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In Drosophila, the male sex chromosomes are ______ and the female sex chromosomes are ______. - Biology (Theory)

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In Drosophila, the male sex chromosomes are ______ and the female sex chromosomes are ______.

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In Drosophila, the male sex chromosomes are XY and the female sex chromosomes are XX.

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The sex chromosomes in Drosophila are responsible for determining the sex of the fly. Females have two X chromosomes (XX), making them homogametic, while males have one X and one Y chromosome (XY), making them heterogametic. This chromosomal arrangement influences inheritance patterns, especially for sex-linked traits.

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Chapter 5: Principles of Inheritance and Variation - Test Your Progress [Page 202]

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Chapter 5 Principles of Inheritance and Variation
Test Your Progress | Q 2. 12. | Page 202
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