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Define the term: sex chromosomes


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Sex Chromosome:

  1. Sex chromosomes are the chromosomes that are responsible for sex determination.
  2. These chromosomes are the 23rd pair of chromosomes in human beings.
  3. These are called the X-chromosome and Y-chromosome, both are not the same as other chromosome pairs.
  4. If XX presents, it leads to female offspring. If XY presents, it leads to male offspring.

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