The chromosome that has the genes that determine whether a human is male or female is
A) the X chromosome.
B) chromosome number 21.
C) the group of autosomes known as the SRY group.
D) chromosome number 22.
E) the Y chromosome.

Question

The chromosome that has the genes that determine whether a human is male or female is 
A) the X chromosome.
B) chromosome number 21.
C) the group of autosomes known as the SRY group.
D) chromosome number 22.
E) the Y chromosome.

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The presence of genes on the Y chromosome makes a human male, while, in the absence of these genes, and most often the Y chromosome, lead to a female.

The Chromosome That Has the Genes That Determine Whether a Human