Question
A 6-month-old baby cannot lift its head, can roll over, and has normal appetite. There are no significant abnormalities, but the baby sometimes trembles. Can testicles with chromosomal abnormalities produce sperm?
Answer
Chromosomes determine gender, with humans having X and Y chromosomes. If there is a chromosomal abnormality, even if the pregnancy occurs, it will not result in a normal embryo. The testicles are important male organs, primarily responsible for producing semen and sperm, releasing male hormones, and maintaining normal fertility function. Whether the chromosomes are normal or not, they will produce sperm but do not select how the embryo will be normal. Therefore, if there is a chromosomal abnormality, it is not possible to deliver a child.