Question

Identify and write the correct statement.

1. In Grasshopper males, two sex chromosomes are X and Y type.
2. In Grasshopper males, there exists XO type of sex determinants.

Answer 1

The correct statement is (b): In Grasshopper males, there exists XO type of sex determinants. Males have only one X chromosome and no second sex chromosome, making them XO type, while females are XX. This means males produce two kinds of gametes, one with X chromosome and one without any sex chromosome (O).