sex chromosome (Meaning)

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sex chromosome (n)

(genetics) a chromosome that determines the sex of an individual

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The presence of two X chromosomes in humans indicates a female sex chromosome karyotype.
The Y sex chromosome is essential for male development and fertility.
Abnormalities in the number or structure of sex chromosomes can lead to genetic disorders.
Sex chromosomes are inherited from both parents, with females receiving one X chromosome from each parent.
Males have one X and one Y sex chromosome, while females have two X chromosomes.
The SRY gene located on the Y sex chromosome initiates the development of male reproductive organs.
The dosage of sex chromosomes affects gene expression and may contribute to sex differences.
Some insects have a temperature-dependent sex chromosome determination system, where the temperature during development influences their sex.
In some species, such as birds, the female is the heterogametic sex, having two different sex chromosomes (ZW).
Sex chromosome analysis is a valuable tool in genetic testing for identifying chromosomal abnormalities and determining genetic defects.

(genetics) a chromosome that determines the sex of an individual

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The presence of two X chromosomes in humans indicates a female sex chromosome karyotype.

The Y sex chromosome is essential for male development and fertility.

Abnormalities in the number or structure of sex chromosomes can lead to genetic disorders.

Sex chromosomes are inherited from both parents, with females receiving one X chromosome from each parent.