NEET AIPMT SOLVED PAPER 2003

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                    In Drosbphtia, the sex is determined by:                                                                                       

    A)                 the ratio of pairs of X-chromosomes to the pairs of autosomes

    B)                 whether the egg is fertilized or develops parthenogenetically

    C)                 the ratio of number of X-chromosomes to the set of autosomes

    D)                 X and Y-chromosomes

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                    Calvin Bridges demonstrated that in Drosophila, the sex is determined by ratio of the number of X-chromosomes to the sets of autosomes. According to balance theory of sex determination, Y-chromosome of Drosophila is not important for the determination of sex.


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