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:
(ii) A couple has six daughters. What is the possibility of their having a girl next time?
(iii) Number of autosomes present in liver cells of a human female is:
(iv) XX-XO type of sex determination and XX-XY type of sex determination are the examples of:
(v) Select the incorrect statement.
i (b) Males produce two different types of gametes.
Explanation:
ln XX-XO type and XX-XY type of sex determining mechanisms, males produce two different types of gametes, either with or without X-chromosome (XO type), or some gametes with X-chromosome and some with Y-chromosome (XY type). Such type of sex determination mechanism is designated to be the example of male heterogamety. In both, females are homogametic and produce X type of gametes in both the cases and have XX genotype.
ii (b) 50%
Explanation:
The possibility of having a girl or boy child is equal i.e., 50%, as 50% male gametes are Y type and 50% are X type. Fusion of egg with X type sperm will produce a girl child.
iii (b) 22 pairs.
Explanation:
ln humans, number of autosomes are 2n = 44 or 22 pairs regardless of the sex.
Explanation:
Male fruitfly is heterogametic whereas female fruitfly is homogametic.