Z0_sex-determination_system

ZO sex-determination system

ZO sex-determination system

Biological system in certain moths

The ZO sex-determination system is a system that determines the sex of offspring in several moths. In those species, there is one sex chromosome, Z. Males have two Z chromosomes, whereas females have one Z. Males are ZZ, while females are ZO.[1][2][3]

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References

  1. [1]
    Traut, W.; Sahara, K.; Marec, F. (2007). "Sex Chromosomes and Sex Determination in Lepidoptera". Sexual Development. 1 (6): 332–346. doi:10.1159/000111765. PMID 18391545. S2CID 6885122.
  2. [2]
    "Genetic Mechanisms of Sex Determination - Learn Science at Scitable". www.nature.com.
  3. [3]
    Handbuch Der Zoologie / Handbook of Zoology. Walter de Gruyter. 1925. ISBN 9783110162103 – via Google Books.
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