Sex Determination
Sex Determination: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Sex Determination in Animals, XX-XY Type of Sex Determination, ZZ- ZW Type of Sex Determination, XX- X0 Type of Sex Determination and, Sex Determination in Honey Bee
Important Questions on Sex Determination
In a certain taxon of insects some have 32 chromosomes and the others have 31 chromosomes. The 32 and 31 chromosome-bearing organisms are:
ZZ/ZW type of sex determination is seen in
Human genetics at metaphase may be karyotyped.
Discuss the genic balance mechanism of sex determination with reference to Drosophila.
Differentiate Intersexes from Supersexes.
Sex-determination in human being is _____.
Rashmi gave birth to three girls. Her mother-in-law blamed her for giving birth to girls. However, as we know, ova (eggs) are only of one type containing 22+X chromosomes but sperms are of two types: one type of sperms contain 22+X chromosomes and another type of sperms contain 22+Y chromosomes. When ovum and sperm with 22+Y chromosomes are fused, male child is formed and when ovum and sperm with 22+X chromosomes are fused, girl child is produced.
Read the above passage and answer the following questions:
Penetration of which type of sperm into ovum produces male child. (X or Y)
Which model of abnormality suggests that psychological disorders are the result of biological imbalances?
Which of the following is a key concept in defining abnormality in psychology?
In the context of meeting life challenges, who is known for developing the concept of 'General Adaptation Syndrome'?
Which of the following is NOT a projective test?
Which personality assessment method involves interpreting ambiguous stimuli?
Which of the following is a projective technique used for assessing personality?
Which term best describes the way cultural background shapes an individual's thoughts and behaviors?
Which term refers to the understanding of oneself influenced by cultural contexts?
Which of the following is NOT a component of self-concept?
What aspect of the self involves how we feel about ourselves and involves self-worth?
Which psychologist is most commonly associated with the theory of self-concept?
Which test is used to measure creativity by assessing divergent thinking?
Which attribute is commonly used to measure variations in intelligence?
