The karyotype you see here determines the traits of this human, including gender, which in this case, is male. What is the origin of the chromosomes that make up this karyotype? All BUT ONE could apply. A) One chromosome from all 23 pairs was inherited from each parent. B) The 23 pairs of chromosomes were the result of sexual reproduction. C) Twenty-three chromosome pairs evolved from the female egg due to meiosis.. D) Gametes containing pairs of chromosomes, united during fertilization, produced the karyotype.