Botany-Sex Determination
NEET Botany Sex Determination MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 12
In the XO type of sex determination, what determines the sex of the offspring?
A
The presence of an X-chromosome in the sperm.
B
The number of autosomes in the egg.
C
The presence of a Y-chromosome in the egg.
D
The total number of chromosomes in the male.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In XO type of sex determination, if the sperm carries an X-chromosome, the offspring will be female; if it does not, the offspring will be male. This highlights the role of the X-chromosome in sex determination.
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