The ________ sex chromosome combination results in a "female" genetic blueprint for the developing embryo, while the ________ sex chromosome combination results in a "male" genetic blueprint.

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The female sex chromosome combination is XX, while the male sex chromosome combination is XY. Option A is incorrect because XXY is a genetic abnormality (Klinefelter syndrome) and XYY is a rare genetic condition that does not define the typical male blueprint. Option B is incorrect because XX is the female chromosome combination while XY is male. Option C is also incorrect because XX is the correct female genetic blueprint while XO is a genetic abnormality (Turner syndrome).

The ________ Sex Chromosome Combination Results in a "Female" Genetic