NEET2026Botany-Genetics

NEET 2026 Botany Chromosome Number MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

In a population of a grasshopper species, the chromosome number of some members is 23 and some other members possess 24 chromosomes. The 23 and 24 chromosome-bearing members in this species are ________.

A

females and males, respectively

B

all males

C

males and females, respectively

D

all females

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

In grasshoppers, males typically have one less chromosome than females due to the presence of an XO sex-determination system, where males are XO and females are XX.

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