Question

Is only the egg responsible for the sex of the chicks?

Answer 1

Sex determination of chick:

1. Yes, the determination of the sex of the chicks depends on the egg.
2. It is because female birds show heterogamety (one Z and one W chromosome).
3. Heterogamety refers to two different sex chromosomes.
4. If the egg containing the Z chromosome combines with sperm then it will result in male formation.
5. If the egg-containing W chromosome combines with the sperm, it will result in female formation.