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Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Combined Science practice

A couple has two children, both boys. The wife suggests they might only be able to have male children. Using a genetic diagram, explain how the sex of human offspring is determined and comment on the wife's suggestion. [6 marks]

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A couple has two children, both boys. The wife suggests they might only be able to have male children. Using a genetic diagram, explain how the sex of human offspring is determined and comment on the wife's suggestion. [6 marks].

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