Q. Consider the following statements:
  1. All human chromosomes are paired.
  2. Only a girl child inherits an X chromosome from its mother.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?

Answer: None of the above
Notes: Not all human chromosomes are paired, as the sex chromosomes (X and Y) may differ in males. All children inherit an X chromosome from their mother, not just girls. Thus, both statements are incorrect based on established principles of human genetics.
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