Does the Father Determine the Baby's Gender? Understanding Chromosome Contribution

Explore how a father's chromosomes determine a baby's gender based on scientific facts.

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Yes, the father does determine the gender of a baby. Human gender is determined by the combination of sex chromosomes. The mother always provides an X chromosome, while the father provides either an X or a Y chromosome. If the father contributes an X chromosome, the baby will be female (XX). If he contributes a Y chromosome, the baby will be male (XY).

FAQs & Answers

  1. What chromosome does the mother contribute? The mother always provides an X chromosome for the baby's gender determination.
  2. Can a father influence the gender of multiple children? Yes, a father's contribution of either X or Y chromosomes influences the gender of each child independently.
  3. What are the chances of having a boy or girl? Typically, there is a 50/50 chance of having a boy or girl based on the father's chromosome contribution.

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