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In a certain taxon of insects some have ...

In a certain taxon of insects some have 17 chromosomes and the others have 18 chromosomes. The 17and 18 chromosome-bearing organisms are:

A

male and females, respectively

B

Females and males, respectively

C

all males

D

all females.

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