Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 42 - Animal Reproduction - 42.1 - Asexual Reproduction Is Efficient but Limits Genetic Variability - 42.1 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 894: 2

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In bees, parthenogenesis is partially responsible for determining sex. Haploid males develop from unfertilized eggs and diploid females develop from fertilized eggs.

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In bees, parthenogenesis is partially responsible for determining sex. Haploid males develop from unfertilized eggs and diploid females develop from fertilized eggs.
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