Compare and Contrast sex determination in mammals and drosophila
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Males have one X and one Y chromosome (XY), while females have two X chromosomes (XX). The SRY gene, located on the Y chromosome, is responsible for the development of male characteristics. In Drosophila, sex determination is based on the ratio of X chromosomes Show more…
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