Which one of the following conditions correctly
describes the manner of determining the sex?
(a) Homozygous sex chromosomes (ZZ) determine
female sex in birds.
(b) XO type of sex chromosomes determine male
sex in grasshopper.
(c) XO condition in humans as found in Turner’s
syndrome, determines female sex.
(d) Homozygous sex chromosomes (XX)
produce male in Drosophila.

1 Answer

Answer :

(b) XO type of sex chromosomes determine male
sex in grasshopper.

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