The number of chromosomes in the somatic cells of male grasshopper and female grasshopper are respectively
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a
24 and 24
b
23 and 23
c
24 and 23
d
23 and 24
answer is D.
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Detailed Solution
Somatic cells are diploid. The type of sex determination in grasshopper is X0 type. In this type, the male has odd number of chromosomes because it has a single X chromosome while the female has even number of chromosomes. Hence, the correct answer is 23 in the male and 24 in the female.