Botany-Sex Determination

NEET Botany Sex Determination Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12

Assertion (A): In humans, the presence of a Y chromosome determines the male sex. | Reason (R): In humans, males have one X and one Y chromosome, while females have two X chromosomes.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The presence of a Y chromosome determines male sex in humans, as males have one X and one Y chromosome, while females have two X chromosomes.

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