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Ezrathe best known function of the x and y chromosomes is determination of the sex of an organism. In humans, fertilized eggs which have the genetic pattern xx are females and those which have xy are males. The chromosomes also have other genes on them which are known as sex-linked genes.
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What are the chromosomes that are not X or Y?
All chromosomes that are not either X or Y are called autosomes.
The genes on the x and y chromosomes are called what?
The genes carried on the X and Y chromosomes are called your "sex chromosomes".
The human X and Y Chromosomes are what?
The X and Y chromosomes determine an individual's biological sex. Females typically have two X chromosomes (XX), while males have one X and one Y chromosome (XY). The Y chromosome carries genes that determine male characteristics.
What is the chromosome that represents the sex chromosome?
The sex chromosomes are represented by X and Y chromosomes. In humans, females have two X chromosomes (XX), while males have one X and one Y chromosome (XY). The presence of the Y chromosome determines male physical characteristics.
What does an x and y chromosome identify?
In the cytological terminology x and y chromosomes are identified as sex chromosomes. In human being these chromosomes are responsible for determination of sex in the offspring.
