Gujarati
4.Principles of Inheritance and Variation
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In Drosophila, the sex is determined by

A

Whether the egg is fertilized or develops parthenogenetically

B

The ratio of number of $X$-chromosomes to the sets of autosomes

C

$X$ and $Y$ chromosomes

D

The ratio of pairs of $X$-chromosomes to the pairs of autosomes

(AIPMT-2003)

Solution

(b)The ratio of $X$ and $A$ chromosomes responsible for determination of sex in drosophila e.g. Superfemale -Number of $X$ chromosome $XXX$/Set of autosome $AA$. Sex index ratio $(X/A) =\frac{3}{2}= 1.5$ Super female.
 

Standard 12
Biology

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