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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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In sequential hermaphroditism, which pattern describes individuals that begin life as females and later become males?
Options
A Androgyny
B Protogyny
Correct Answer
C Protandry
D Simultaneous hermaphroditism
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Protogyny ('first female') is a form of sequential hermaphroditism where an organism is born female and later changes sex to male.

Hint

The prefix 'proto-' means first, 'gyn-' refers to female.

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