Hymenopteran Insects ( Bees, Ants, and Wasps) use the haplo/diploid sex determination system to determine sex of offspring.  Describe how the female determines the sex of her offspring in this system.

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Hymenopteran Insects ( Bees, Ants, and Wasps) use the haplo/diploid sex determination system to determine sex of offspring.  Describe how the female determines the sex of her offspring in this system.

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