Botany-Sex Determination
NEET Botany Sex Determination Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12
Assertion (A): In humans, the presence of a Y chromosome determines the male sex. | Reason (R): Males have a pair of X chromosomes that determine their sex.
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 C
Detailed Explanation
The presence of a Y chromosome determines male sex in humans, whereas females have two X chromosomes. The reason given is incorrect as it describes the female genetic composition.
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