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What type of sex determination is found in Grasshopper

A

XX-XY

B

ZW-ZZ

C

ZZ-ZY

D

XX-XO

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Identify the Organism**: The question asks about the type of sex determination found in grasshoppers. Grasshoppers belong to the class Insecta. 2. **Understand Sex Determination Systems**: There are various systems of sex determination in different organisms. Common systems include: - XX-XY system (found in humans) - XX-X0 system (found in grasshoppers) - ZW-ZZ system (found in birds) 3. **Identify the Specific System for Grasshoppers**: In grasshoppers, the sex determination is based on the XX-X0 system. - Males are represented by the X0 condition (having one X chromosome and no second sex chromosome). - Females are represented by the XX condition (having two X chromosomes). 4. **Eliminate Other Options**: - The XX-XY system is not applicable to grasshoppers; it is found in humans where females are XX and males are XY. - The ZW-ZZ system is found in birds, where females are ZW and males are ZZ. - The XX-X0 system is specific to certain insects, including grasshoppers. 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the correct type of sex determination found in grasshoppers is the XX-X0 system. ### Final Answer The type of sex determination found in grasshoppers is the XX-X0 system. ---
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