In which organisms are males haploid?
Correct answer: D. Honeybee
- A. Aphids
- B. Mosquito
- C. Butterfly
- D. Honeybee
Explanation
In honeybees, males (also known as drones) are haploid, meaning they have only one set of chromosomes. This is because they develop from unfertilized eggs produced by the queen bee. On the other hand, female honeybees (queens and workers) are diploid, as they develop from fertilized eggs.
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