SEX CHROMOSOME
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Sex Chromosome.
Sex Chromosome - as a noun
(genetics) a chromosome that determines the sex of an individual
Example: "Mammals normally have two sex chromosomes"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
chromosomeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Humans typically have two sex chromosomes, either XX for females or XY for males."
"The presence of a Y sex chromosome usually determines the male sex in mammals."
"Disorders of sex chromosome development can lead to various genetic conditions."
"A genetic test can be performed to analyze the sex chromosomes and detect any abnormalities."
"In birds, the ZZ-ZW sex chromosome system operates opposite to that of mammals."
