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The theory where ratio between the number of X-chromosomes and number of complete sets of autosomes will determine the sex is known as

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Chromosome theory of sex determination
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Genic balance theory of sex determination
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Hormonal balance theory of sex determination
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Environmental sex determination theory
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The correct option is B Genic balance theory of sex determination
The theory of genic balance given by Calvin Bridges (1962) states that instead of XY chromosomes, sex is determined by the genic balance or ratio between X chromsomes and autosome genomes. He found that the genic ratio X/A of 1.0 produces fertile females.

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