Principle of Inheritance and VariationHard
Question
In Drosophila, the sex is determined by
Options
A.tha ratio of pairs of X-chromosomes to the pairs of autosomes
B.whether the egg is fertilized or develops parthenogenetically
C.the fatio of number of X-chromosomes to the set of autosomes
D.X and Y-chromosomes
Solution
Calvin bridges demonstrated that in Drosophila, the sex is determined by ratio of the number of
X-chromosomes to the sets of autosomes. According to genic to genic balance theory of sex determination, X-chromosome of Drosophila does not important for the determination of sex.
X-chromosomes to the sets of autosomes. According to genic to genic balance theory of sex determination, X-chromosome of Drosophila does not important for the determination of sex.
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