The correct answer is option 1: Chromosomes of the father.
The sex of a child is determined by the chromosomes contributed by the parents. Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes, with the 23rd pair determining the sex. Females have two X chromosomes, while males have one X and one Y chromosome. During fertilization, the father`s sperm can carry either an X or a Y chromosome. If an X sperm fertilizes the egg, the child will be female (XX). If a Y sperm fertilizes the egg, the child will be male (XY).
Options 2, 3, and 4 are not accurate in determining the sex of a child. The mother`s chromosomes, the Rh factor, and the father`s blood group do not play a direct role in determining the sex of the child.