Topic 6 - X and Y Chromosomes Flashcards
1
Q
What do chromosomes control?
A
They control whether your male or female
2
Q
How many pair of chromosomes are there in a human body?
A
23 pairs
3
Q
What does the 23rd pair decide?
A
They are the two chromosomes that decide your sex, whether you are male or female
4
Q
What chromosome do males have?
A
The XY. The Y chromosomes causes male characteristics
5
Q
What chromosomes do females have?
A
Females have two X chromosomes: XX. The XX combination allows female characteristics to develop
