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In a certain taxon of insects some have 17 chromosomes and the others have 18 chromosomes. The 17 and 18 chromosome-bearing organisms are ______. - Biology

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In a certain taxon of insects some have 17 chromosomes and the others have 18 chromosomes. The 17 and 18 chromosome-bearing organisms are ______.

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  • males and females, respectively

  • females and males, respectively

  • all males

  • all females

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In a certain taxon of insects some have 17 chromosomes and the others have 18 chromosomes. The 17 and 18 chromosome-bearing organisms are males and females, respectively.

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Chapter 5: Principle of Inheritance and Variation - MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS [Page 31]

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NCERT Exemplar Biology [English] Class 12
Chapter 5 Principle of Inheritance and Variation
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS | Q 13. | Page 31

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