Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v). Sex determination is the method by which distinction between males and females is established in a species. The sex of an individual is determined by specific chromosomes. These chromosomes are called sex chromosomes or allosomes. X and Y chromosomes are called sex chromosomes. The normal chromosomes other than the sex chromosomes of an individual are known as autosomes. (i) ln XX-XO type of sex determination: Females produce two different types of gametes. Males produce two different types of gametes. Females produce gametes with Y chromosome. Males produce gametes with Y chromosome. (ii) A couple has six daughters. What is the possibility of their having a girl next time? 10% 50% 90% 100% (iii) Number of autosomes present in liver cells of a human female is: 22 autosomes. 22 pairs. 23 autosomes. 23 pairs. (iv) XX-XO type of sex determination and XX-XY type of sex determination are the examples of: Male heterogamety. Female heterogamety. Male homogamety. Both (b) and (c). (v) Select the incorrect statement. ln male grasshoppers, 50% of sperms have no sex chromosome. Female fruit fly is heterogametic. Human male produces two types of sperms 50% having X chromosome and 50% having Y chromosomes. In turtle, sex determination is regulated by environmental factors. | Shiksha Nation