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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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In birds and Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths), which sex represents the heterogametic individual?
Options
A Male (ZZ)
B Female (ZW)
Correct Answer
C Male (ZW)
D Female (ZZ)
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In the ZW system, females produce two distinct gamete types (ZW, heterogametic) whereas males possess ZZ (homogametic).

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