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In a certain taxon of insects, some have 17 chromosomes and the others have 18 chromosomes. The 17 and 18 chromosome-bearing organisms are:

a. males and females, respectively

b. females and males, respectively

c. all males

d. all females

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The answer is the option (a) Males and females, respectively

Explanation: Males have single X-chromosomes while females have pairs of X-chromosomes. This is XO sex determination which is seen in such insects. Hence, (a) is the answer.

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