Q. The sex of a newborn baby is determined by the chromosome inherited from
A) The Mother
B) The Father
C) Both A & B
D) The Father's Father
✔ Correct Answer: The Father
Exam Insight
The sex of a newborn baby is determined by the chromosome inherited from the father. If the sperm carries an X chromosome, the baby will be female (XX); if it carries a Y chromosome, the baby will be male (XY).