Y chromosome Summary

Everything you need to understand or teach Y chromosome.

  • 2 Encyclopedia Articles

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Encyclopedia Articles (2)

1,117 words, approx. 4 pages
Y Chromosome The diploid human genome is packaged within 46 chromosomes, as two pairs of 23 discrete elements, into all cells other than the haploid gametic egg and sperm cells. During the reproductiv... Read more
715 words, approx. 3 pages
Y Chromosome The Y chromosome is one of two sex chromosomes present in many organisms. It never occurs alone but is paired with an X chromosome. The Y is usually the smaller of the two, though the siz... Read more