Explain the 5 factors that determine an individual's sex. When, during development, do they contribute to the sex phenotype? How? Compare and contrast the formation of chimeras and genetic mosaics.
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Chromosomal sex: This is determined at the time of fertilization when an individual inherits either an X or Y chromosome from the father, in addition to the X chromosome from the mother. XX individuals develop as females, while XY individuals develop as males. Show more…
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