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Question
Which of the following is incorrect regarding ZW-ZZ type of sex determination?
Options
It occurs in birds and some reptiles
Females are homogametic and males are heterogametic
Male produce two types of gametes
It occurs in gypsy moth
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Solution
Females are homogametic and males are heterogametic
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