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Question
Which of the following is incorrect regarding ZW-ZZ type of sex determination?
Options
It occurs in birds and some reptiles
Females are homogametic and males are heterogametic
Male produce two types of gametes
It occurs in gypsy moth
Solution
Females are homogametic and males are heterogametic
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