Multiple choice

Which of the following helps in determining the sex of the offspring in mammals?

  1. Spermatogonium

  2. Secondary spermatocytes

  3. Primary spermatocytes

  4. Spermatozoon

  5. Spermatids

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D Correct answer
Explanation

In mammals, the sex of the offspring is determined by the sperm cell. A spermatozoon bearing a Y chromosome will lead to a male (XY) offspring, while one bearing an X chromosome will lead to a female (XX) offspring.