Match: Animals and Sex Chromosome Constitution

Question

Match the column — Animals and their sex chromosome constitution:

TABLE-I (Animal)      TABLE-II (Sex Chromosomes)
1. Poultry female    a. 76 + ZZ
2. Human male    b. 76 + ZW
3. Poultry male    c. 44 + XX
4. Human female    d. 44 + XY

Select an answer

Match the column — Animals and their sex chromosome constitution:

TABLE-I (Animal)      TABLE-II (Sex Chromosomes)
1. Poultry female    a. 76 + ZZ
2. Human male    b. 76 + ZW
3. Poultry male    c. 44 + XX
4. Human female    d. 44 + XY

  1. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
  2. 1-b, 2-d, 3-a, 4-c — Correct Answer
  3. 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d
  4. 1-a, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 1-b, 2-d, 3-a, 4-c
Sex Chromosome Constitution
Animal Sex Chromosomes
Poultry female 76 + ZW (heterogametic)
Human male 44 + XY (heterogametic)
Poultry male 76 + ZZ (homogametic)
Human female 44 + XX (homogametic)

Key rule: In mammals (humans, cattle, pigs), the male is heterogametic (XY). In birds (poultry), the female is heterogametic (ZW).

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