Genetics Question 2 In the insect sex determination system t

Genetics

Question 2 In the insect sex determination system, the are considered the homogametic sex because they have 2X chromosomes females males

Solution

In insects, mostly the sex determination is of XX-XY type. In this, females are homogametic i.e. they contain two copies of the same kind of sex chromosomes. Females contain two X chromosomes. Males are heterogametic i.e. they contain two different kinds of sex chromosomes. Hence, males contain one X chromosome and one Y chromosome.

Therefore, the correct answer is females.