The chromosomes that determine if a fetus will be male or female are known as the _____.

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The chromosomes that determine the sex of a fetus are known as sex chromosomes. In humans, females have two X chromosomes (XX) and males have one X and one Y chromosome (XY). The presence of the Y chromosome determines male development, while the absence of the Y chromosome leads to female development. Therefore, choice A, sex chromosomes, is the correct answer. Choices B, C, and D are not accurate or commonly used terms.

The Chromosomes That Determine If a Fetus Will Be Male