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In Drosophila, XXY is female. In humans it represents a male because
1. Y-chromosome induces male traits in humans.
2. Y-chromosome is essential for female sex in Drosophila.
3. Y-chromosome is not essential for male sex in humans.
4. None of the above

A

Y-chromosome induces male traits in humans.

B

Y-chromsome is essential for female sex in Drosophila.

C

Y-chromosome is not essential for male sex in humans.

D

None of the above

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