Assume That You Are Told That a Particular Organism, Drosophila

question 28

Short Answer

Assume that you are told that a particular organism, Drosophila, has the XO chromosome complement. You are also told that the autosomal complement is a normal 2n. You know that in humans the XO complement is female determining.
Would you be correct in assuming that the Drosophila sex for XO is also female? Choose the answer that includes the correct explanation.

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Definitions:

Arthropods

A large phylum of invertebrate animals with exoskeletons, segmented bodies, and jointed appendages, including insects, arachnids, and crustaceans.

Jointed Appendages

Body parts, such as limbs or antenna, that are composed of segments connected in such a way that they can move.

Molting

The process by which animals shed their outer layer, such as skin or feathers, to allow for growth or to replace worn tissues.

Earthworm

A type of invertebrate belonging to the class Oligochaeta, known for its segmented body and role in aerating and enriching soil.