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Which parent's gamete primarily determines the sex of the offspring?.
- A.The mother, because her egg can carry either an X or a Y chromosome.
- B.The father, because his sperm can carry either an X or a Y chromosome.
- C.Both parents equally, as they both contribute one sex chromosome.
- D.The mother, because she provides the uterine environment for development.
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