Question

The chromosomes associated with sex determination are known as ?

• A. Determinant chromosomes
• B. Supernumerary chromosomes
• C. Accessory chromosomes
• D. Allosomes

Answer 1

The correct option is D Allosomes

Determinant chromosomes are specific for a particular trait. A chromosome carrying gene for a particular trait is called its determinant chromosome. Supernumerary chromosome is the extra 47${}^t$${}^h$ autosome. Accessory chromosomes are also the additional chromosomes to the regular karyotype of a species. Allosomes are the sex chromosomes that carry the sex determining genes of a species. The correct option is D.