Hamer and colleagues discovered that homosexuality may be transmitted by genes on the __________ chromosome which is passed from mother to son, not father to son.

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Hamer and colleagues discovered that homosexuality may be transmitted by genes on the X chromosome, which is passed from mother to son, not father to son. Therefore, choice A - X chromosome is the correct answer. Choices B and D - Y and YY chromosome respectively, are incorrect as they are not related to the transmission of homosexuality. Choice C - XX chromosome, which is the standard genetic makeup of females, is also incorrect as it does not relate to the transmission of homosexuality.

Hamer and Colleagues Discovered That Homosexuality May Be Transmitted by Genes