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The X and the Y chromosomes are called sex chromosomes because (1 point)
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genes located on these chromosomes play a role in determining the sex of the individual.
genes located on these chromosomes play a role in determining the sex of the individual.

the number of Y chromosomes determines the sex of the individual.
the number of Y chromosomes determines the sex of the individual.

they are formed only as a result of fertilization.
they are formed only as a result of fertilization.

females have X chromosomes and males have Y chromosomes.
females have X chromosomes and males have Y chromosomes.

they are present only when cells undergo meiosis.

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genes located on these chromosomes play a role in determining the sex of the individual.

(They carry sex-determining genes — e.g., the SRY gene on the Y — that direct development of male vs. female traits.)