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In humans and Drosophila, which sex is homogametic?
AFemale (XX)
BMale (XY)
CBoth sexes
DNeither sex
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Female (XX)
Females have two similar X chromosomes and make one type of egg, while males make X and Y gametes.
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