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The XX-XO karyotype is seen in:

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Important Questions on Genetics

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Explain the process of sex determination in human beings diagrammatically.
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Describe the chromosomal basis of sex determination in humans, honeybees and birds.
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In honeybee, the process of male bee without fertilization is termed as Swarming.
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Describe chromosomal theory of sex determination.
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In which of the organism, the following type of sex determination is possible

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How is sex determined in human beings ?
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Select the incorrect statement.
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How many chromosomes do drones of honeybee possess? Name the type of cell division involved in the production of sperms by them.
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Edward's syndrome, Patau's syndrome and Down's syndrome are due to:
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Differentiate between ZZ and XY type of sex determination mechanism.
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A Male honeybee has 16 chromosomes whereas its female has 32 chromosomes. Give one reason.
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What are sex chromosomes? Name the two types of sex chromosomes.
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Differentiate between male and female heterogamety?
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What is heterogamety? Explain the mechanism of sex determination in Drosophila.
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Explain the mechanism of sex determination in birds.
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The number of Barr bodies in an organism with genetic complement XXXXY is
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How is sex determined in humans?
 
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Sex determination in an organism is given by XA=1.5, then organism will be:
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In man, the usual number of chromosomes is: