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What are the two different sex chromosomes of a female bird called?
BiologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationNEET
Options:
  • A X and Y chromosomes
  • B Z and W chromosomes
  • C XX chromosomes
  • D XY chromosomes
Solution:
1258 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Z and W chromosomes
In birds, the female has one Z and one W chromosome, while the male has a pair of Z:chromosomes besides the autosomes. The two different sex chromosomes of a female bird are called the Z and W chromosomes.

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