Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Many female hymenopteran reproduce Arrehenotokously. Mothers are able to manipulate the sex of each progeny during oviposition by regulating the fertilization, sons develop parthenogenically by unfertilised eggs
Statement (II): Many female hymenopteran reproduce Arrehenotokously. Mothers are able to manipulate the sex of each progeny during oviposition by regulating the fertilization, daughters develop by fertilised diploid eggs
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
• C. Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
• D. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Hint:

Remember:
- Unfertilized Egg = Haploid Male (Arrhenotoky)
- Fertilized Egg = Diploid Female
This haplodiploid system explains the unique social evolution and high relatedness among female workers in social Hymenoptera.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A