(Problem 18) A normal female Drosophila has a normal diploid set of chromosomes

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(Problem 18) A normal female Drosophila has a normal diploid set of chromosomes in her somatic cells but produces eggs that are all abnormal in that they contain all (a complete diploid set) of her chromosomes and viable. She mates with a normal male Drosophila that produces normal sperm. What will the sex of the progeny from this cross be?

(Problem 18) A normal female Drosophila has a normal diploid set of chromosomes in her somatic cells but produces eggs that are all abnormal in that they contain all (a complete diploid set) of her chromosomes and viable. She mates with a normal male Drosophila that produces normal sperm. What will the sex of the progeny from this cross be?

a) All females b) 50% males, 50% females c) 50% female, 50% intersex d) 25% male, 50% intersex, 25% female e) 50% female, 50% metafemale

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The sex from this progeny will be 50% female and 50%, intersex (option c)

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