Why do all the gametes formed in human females have an $X$ chromosome?

  • A
    Because females are homogametic $(XX)$.
  • B
    Because females are heterogametic $(XY)$.
  • C
    Because females produce only one type of gamete.
  • D
    Both $A$ and $C$.

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