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Write the types of sex-determination mechanisms the following crosses show. Give an example of each type.
i) Female XY with Male XO
ii) Female ZW with male ZZ

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i) The type of sex determination mechanism shown in female XX with male XO is male heterogamety. Example- Human
ii) The type of sex determination mechanism shown in female ZW with male ZZ is female heterogamety. Example- Birds.
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