Botany-Sex Determination
NEET Botany Sex Determination MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12
Which of the following statements about sex determination is correct?
A
In humans, males have one X and one Y chromosome, while females have two X chromosomes.
B
In birds, males possess ZW chromosomes while females possess ZZ chromosomes.
C
The XO type of sex determination is characterized by males having an additional X chromosome compared to females.
D
Sex determination in humans is based on the presence of a pair of autosomes.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In humans, the sex determination mechanism is XY type, where males have one X and one Y chromosome, while females have two X chromosomes. Option A is accurate based on the information provided about sex determination in humans.
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