If the fetus has the sex chromosomes XY,its genotype is _____.

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The XY sex chromosomes indicate that the fetus is male. The X and Y chromosomes determine the sex of the individual, with XX indicating female and XY indicating male. Therefore, the genotype of the fetus is male. Option A is incorrect because the absence of a Y chromosome means the fetus is not female. C and D are also incorrect as the sex is determined by the presence or absence of the Y chromosome, and the term "dimorphic" refers to two distinct forms, which is not applicable in this case.

If the Fetus Has the Sex Chromosomes XY,its Genotype Is