After I wrote my previous post http://vbala99.blogspot.com/2010/09/fathers-y-chromosome-gender-of-baby-and.html on what determines the baby gender, I had a long discussion with a friend of mine. Some more clarity seemed to emerge in me. The factors that affect the gender of the baby to be born seem to be:
1. The ratio of X:Y chromosomes from the father and the quality/longevity of the chromosomes.
2. The environment in the mother's body and how conducive it is towards the survival of the X and Y chromosomes. An alkaline environment is more conducive to Y chromosomes apparently.
That still leaves a question unanswered.. If alkaline environment in a woman is more conducive for a boy to be born, how come the same alkaline environment in a man's body isn't conducive for a boy to be born?
very interesting. i wait part III.
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