Explain the mechanism of ‘sex determination’ in birds. How does it differ from that of human beings?
In birds, sex determination is of ZW-ZZ type.
In this type of homogametic and haven ZZ sex chromosomes and females are heterogametic with ZW pair of sex chromosomes.
Parents : Male X Female
ZZ ZW
Gametes : (Z) (Z) (Z) (W)
Tr : Female Male
Where as in humans,the chromosomal mechanism of sex determination is XX-XY type. The human male is heterogametic and have XY sex chromosome and human female is homogarnetie with XX sex chromosomes.
Fill in the blanks:
(a) Humans reproduce __________. (asexually/sexually)
(b) Humans are__________. (oviparous/viviparous/ovoviviparous)
(c) Fertilization is __________ in humans. (external/internal)
(d) Male and female gametes are __________. (diploid/haploid)
(e) Zygote is __________. (diploid/haploid)
(f) The process of release of the ovum from a mature follicle is called__________.
(g) Ovulation is induced by a hormone called the __________.
(h) The fusion of male and female gametes is called _____________.
(i) Fertilisation takes place in _____________.
(j) Zygote divides to form _____________which is implanted in uterus.
(k) The structure which provides vascular connection between fetus and uterus is called ____________.