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  4. Heterogamety is the term where an individual produces two types of gametes. The most appropriate answer is/are

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Q. Heterogamety is the term where an individual produces two types of gametes. The most appropriate answer is/are

AMUAMU 2013Principles of Inheritance and Variation

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The organisms, which produce two kind of gametes are termed as heterogametic organisms. Male heterogamety is found in certain insects (Drosophila) and human being. Female heterogamety is has been found in butterflies moth and vertebrates like fish reptiles and birds. Male heterogamety (XX-XY type) female heterogamety (ZZ - ZW type).