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Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Biology

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Which of the following is a homogametic individual?

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In which organism is the XX-XO type of sex determination found?

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What is the chromosomal constitution of a male grasshopper?

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Which scientist first identified the Y-chromosome as a sex-determining chromosome?

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What does the term 'heterogametic' refer to?

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Produces dissimilar gametes

Heterogametic individuals produce two types of gametes with respect to sex chromosomes, like males in humans (X or Y).

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In humans, which sex is heterogametic?

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Male

Human males are heterogametic because they produce two types of sperm: one with X and one with Y chromosome.

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What is the sex chromosome configuration in female Drosophila?

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XX

Female Drosophila have two X chromosomes, making their configuration XX.

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Which of the following is an example of female heterogamety?

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Birds

In birds, females are heterogametic (ZW) and males are homogametic (ZZ), which is an example of female heterogamety.

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What are the important topics in Sex Determination for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Biology?
Key topics in Sex Determination include Types of Chromosomes, Chromosomal Theory of Sex Determination, Types of Sex Determination Mechanisms, Sex Determination in Drosophila – Genic Balance Theory. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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