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Explain how sex is inherited in humans, focusing on X and Y chromosomes.

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Cambridge IGCSE BiologyInheritanceCore content

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Explain how sex is inherited in humans, focusing on X and Y chromosomes

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  • You need to be able to explain how sex is inherited in humans, focusing on X and Y chromosomes.
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Sex Chromosome Inheritance

Diagram shows a mother with XX chromosomes and a father with XY chromosomes producing offspring.

ParentSex Chromosomes
MotherXX
FatherXY
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    Describe how the sex of a child is determined in humans.

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