NEET Biology Principle Of Inheritance And Variation Question Bank Sex Determination

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    In Drosophila, the sex is determined by [CBSE PMT 2003]

    A) Whether the egg is fertilized or develops parthenogenetically

    B) The ratio of number of X-chromosomes to the sets of autosomes

    C) X and Y chromosomes

    D) The ratio of pairs of X-chromosomes to the pairs of autosomes

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The ratio of X and A chromosomes responsible for determination of sex in drosophila e.g. Superfemale - Number of X chromosome XXX/Set of autosome AA. Sex index ratio (X/A)\[=\frac{3}{2}=1.5\]Super female.


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