Sex Determination
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Questions 4 MCQs
In which mode of inheritance do you expect more maternal influence among the offspring?
1. Autosomal
2. Cytoplasmic
3. Y-linked
4. X-linked
| 1. | XO type of sex chromosomes determines male sex in grasshopper |
| 2. | XO condition in humans as found in Turner syndrome, determines female sex |
| 3. | Homozygous sex chromosomes (XX) produce males in Drosophila |
| 4. | Homozygous sex chromosomes (ZZ) determine the female sex in birds. |
Select the incorrect statement:
| 1. | Human males have one of their sex-chromosome much shorter than the other. |
| 2. | Male fruit fly is heterogametic. |
| 3. | In male grasshoppers, 50% of sperms have no sex chromosome. |
| 4. | In domesticated fowls, the sex of progeny depends on the type of sperm rather than the egg. |
1. Monkeys
2. Drosophila
3. Birds
4. Grasshoppers
Preparing Sex Determination for NEET
Sex Determination is a specific sub-topic that frequently appears in the NEET examination. Understanding the underlying principles and practicing targeted questions is key to mastering this concept.
The questions compiled above are previous year questions (PYQs) directly related to Sex Determination. Practicing these specific questions helps you understand the difficulty level and the examiner's approach to this topic.
Topic Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sex Determination a high-weightage topic?
You can refer to the priority and consistency badges at the top of this page. High priority topics should be thoroughly revised multiple times before the exam.
Should I memorize the solutions?
No, it is highly recommended to understand the core concept and methodology behind each solution rather than memorizing them, as exact questions are rarely repeated, but the concepts definitely are.