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y chromosome

 

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Noun y chromosome has 1 sense
  1. Y chromosome - the sex chromosome that is carried by men; "human males normally have one X chromosome and one Y chromosome"
    --1 is a kind of
    sex chromosome

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Y Chromosome

Definition:

The Y chromosome is one of the two sex chromosomes in humans and many other mammals. It is responsible for determining the male sex and contains genes related to male characteristics and fertility.

Sense 1:

Noun:

The Y chromosome is found only in males and is inherited from their fathers.

Sample Sentence:

The presence of a Y chromosome determines whether an individual develops into a male during embryonic development.

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Sense 2:

Noun:

The Y chromosome is prone to genetic mutations, especially due to its limited number of genes.

Sample Sentence:

Geneticists study the Y chromosome to trace male lineage and analyze its variations across different populations.

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Sense 3:

Noun:

A missing or abnormal Y chromosome can lead to various genetic disorders and conditions.

Sample Sentence:

Individuals with certain disorders such as Turner syndrome lack one of the two X chromosomes or have a partially deleted Y chromosome.

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