3 Chromosomes make up a gene, which determine the specific traits of the proteins, traits, etc, determining the differences between thousands of combinations and gene types.Unlike in Mitosis however, in Meiosis, half of the 46 chromosomes needed for a full cell (made in this case of two gametes, or sex cells with half as many chromosomes in each) must be provided in a gamete of the other gender, which is where the sex part comes into play.
In the other person's gamete, the other half of the chromosomes needed are found, and whichever batch ended up arriving first provides the specific code, or chromosomes, that make up a gene, which make up the traits, phenotype, and therefore phenotype of the future baby, formed from this cell produced by the conjunction of two gametes.
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