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Which chromosomal combination is responsible for maleness in man ?
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- XO
- XXX
- XX
- XY
Correct Option: D
The chromosomes which determine the sex (maleness or femaleness) of an individual in sexually producing organisms are called sex chromosomes or allosomes or idiosomes. In humans an individual whose cells contain XX chromosomes (homo or isogametic) becomes a female, while one whose cells contains XY chromosomes (heterogametic) becomes a male.