PDF chapter test TRY NOW
How is the equal genetic contribution of male and female parents ensured in the progeny?
The equal inheritance of chromosomes from each parent ensures equal genetic contribution of male and female parents in the progeny. Humans have pairs of chromosomes, . Humans have two sex chromosomes, X and Y. Females have two X chromosomes, while males have one . A haploid sperm fuses with a haploid ovum to produce a during fertilisation. When a zygote receives an equal amount of genetic material from each parent, it retains its diploid nature after fertilisation.
Register for free to see more content