Biology · Reproduction
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In which organisms are males haploid?
- A
Aphids
- B
Mosquito
- C
Butterfly
- D
Honeybee
In honeybees, males (also known as drones) are haploid, meaning they have only one set of chromosomes. This is because they develop from unfertilized eggs produced by the queen bee. On the other hand, female honeybees (queens and workers) are diploid, as they develop from fertilized eggs.
In aphids, both males and females are diploid, meaning they have two sets of chromosomes.
In mosquitoes, both males and females are diploid. They have two sets of chromosomes.
In butterflies, both males and females are diploid. They have two sets of chromosomes.
In honeybees, males (also known as drones) are haploid, meaning they have only one set of chromosomes. This is because they develop from unfertilized eggs produced by the queen bee. On the other hand, female honeybees (queens and workers) are diploid, as they develop from fertilized eggs.
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