Which of the following statements about the human X chromosome is correct?
A
The X chromosome is only found in females.
B
The X chromosome is present in both males and females.
C
The X chromosome is responsible for determining male sex.
D
The X chromosome is the smallest human chromosome.
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Understand the role of the X chromosome in human genetics. The X chromosome is one of the two sex chromosomes, the other being the Y chromosome.
Recognize that both males and females have X chromosomes. Females typically have two X chromosomes (XX), while males have one X and one Y chromosome (XY).
Clarify that the X chromosome is not responsible for determining male sex. The presence of the Y chromosome is what typically determines male sex.
Note that the X chromosome is not the smallest human chromosome. In fact, chromosome 21 is the smallest human chromosome.
Conclude that the correct statement is: 'The X chromosome is present in both males and females.'