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In which of the following classes does temperature determine the sex in some species?
Question

In which of the following classes does temperature determine the sex in some species?

A.

Mammals

B.

Amphibians

C.

Aves

D.

Reptiles

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Reptiles.

• In some reptile species, the sex of an offspring is determined by the temperature at which the eggs are incubated. This phenomenon is called Temperature-Dependent Sex Determination (TSD). For example, in many species of turtles, lizards, and crocodiles, higher or lower incubation temperatures can produce either male or female offspring.

Explanation of other options:
  • Mammals: In mammals, sex is determined by the presence of sex chromosomes (XX for females, XY for males).
  •  Amphibians: Amphibians generally have genetic sex determination, although temperature can influence some traits in certain species.
  • Aves (Birds): In birds, sex is determined by the ZW sex chromosome system, not by temperature.

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