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In Drosophila, the sex is determined by...

In Drosophila, the sex is determined by

A

The ratio of pairs of X-chromosomes to the pairs of autosomes

B

Whether the egg is fertilised or develops

C

Ther ratio of number of X-chromosomes to the set of autosomes

D

X and Y -chromosomes

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C
In Drosophila sex is determinaed by X/A ratio, if
X/A ratio =1- female
X/A ratio=0.5_ male
X/A ratiolt0.5 - super male
X/Agt 1 -- super female or meta fermale
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