Problem 18 A normal female Drosophila has a normal diploid s

(Problem 18) A normal female Drosophila has a normal diploid set of chromosomes in her somatic cells but produces eggs that are all abnormal in that they contain all (a complete diploid set) of her chromosomes and viable. She mates with a normal male Drosophila that produces normal sperm. What will the sex of the progeny from this cross be?

a)	All females
b)	50% males, 50% females
c)	50% female, 50% intersex
d)	25% male, 50% intersex, 25% female
e)	50% female, 50% metafemale

The sex from this progeny will be 50% female and 50%, intersex (option c)

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(Problem 18) A normal female Drosophila has a normal diploid set of chromosomes in her somatic cells but produces eggs that are all abnormal in that they contai

Problem 18 A normal female Drosophila has a normal diploid s

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