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The person A has only B chromosomes in all its gametes. On the other hand, another person C has chromosomes D in half of the gametes and chromosome E in the other half of gametes. When chromosomes B and D combine during fertilisation, a female zygote results. On the other hand, the combination of B and E chromosomes produces a male zygote.

(a) What are chromosomes (i) B (ii) D, and (iii) E?

(b) Out of B, D and E, which two chromosomes are of the same type?

(c) Which chromosome is smaller in size?

(d) What is the general name of chromosomes such as B and E?

(e) Out of the two persons A and C, which one is (i) male, and (ii) female?

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(a) (i) :- X chromosomes
(ii) :- X chromosomes
(iii) :- Y chromosomes

(b) B and D (both are X chromosomes)

(c) E or Y chromosome.

(d) Sex chromosomes

(e) (i) C
(ii) A


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