NEET / MPSC ScienceEasy
Q.Why do societies historically blame mothers for giving birth to female children, and why is this scientifically completely incorrect?
a
Because females produce both X and Y eggs; scientifically, males determine the sex.
b
Because females are heterogametic; scientifically, females have no role in reproduction.
c
Mothers were blamed out of ignorance; scientifically, it is the genetic makeup of the sperm (X or Y) from the father that determines the sex.
d
Mothers were blamed correctly as the ovum actively selects the X-sperm.
Correct Answer: Option C
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