Question

Our genetic code usually determines whether we have typically male or female bodies. Occasionally however, individuals are born who are genetically male, but who physically appear female. These children are ______________ male, but __________________ female.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. genotypically

2. phenotypically

Explanation:

The genotype of an individual represents the total number and types of genes and the alleles of each gene present in the nuclei of its cells. In humans, the presence of two copies of X chromosomes makes an individual female. However, some individuals have two copies of X chromosomes but have masculine features. Similarly, some individuals have one X and one Y chromosomes in their cells. These individuals are genotypically males. But they have some feminine features. This makes them phenotypically female. Phenotype is the morphological expression of genotype.