Which statement(s) about the number of males and females is/are TRUE? Statement A: Sperm containing a Y chromosome swim faster than those containing an X chromosome.
Statement B: Male fetuses are more vulnerable to miscarriage than are female fetuses.
Statement C: Cultural values and governmental policy contribute to the differences in the number of male and female babies born and raised in some societies.

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Both statements B and C are true. While male fetuses are more vulnerable to miscarriage due to genetic factors, cultural values and government policies can also contribute to differences in the number of male and female babies born and raised in a society. Statement A is not true as there is no evidence to support that sperm containing a Y chromosome swim faster than those containing an X chromosome.

Which Statement(s) About the Number of Males and Females Is/are