Botany-Sex Determination
NEET Botany Sex Determination MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which of the following statements about sex determination is correct?
A
In humans, females have a pair of X chromosomes, while males have one X and one Y chromosome.
B
Grasshoppers exhibit XY type sex determination similar to humans.
C
In birds, females possess two Z chromosomes, while males have one Z and one W chromosome.
D
The XO type of sex determination results in males having an extra X chromosome compared to females.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In humans, females have two X chromosomes (XX), while males have one X and one Y chromosome (XY). This is consistent with the information provided in the NCERT context.
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