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Search Results for: heterogametic
Homogametic sex
Definition noun The sex of a species possessing similar sex chromosomes Supplement In humans, the homogametic sex is the... Read More
Y-linked inheritance
Definition noun (genetics) Inheritance for genes on the Y chromosome Supplement Sex chromosomes are not only relevant... Read More
Homogametic
Definition adjective Having or producing gametes that possess one type of sex chromosome Supplement In humans, females are... Read More
Sex-linked trait
Definition of Sex-Linked Traits A sex-linked trait is an observable characteristic of an organism that is influenced by the... Read More
Chromosomes X and Y and Sex Determination
Reviewed by: Mary Anne Clark, Ph.D. In humans, the normal chromosome complement is 46, consisting of 22 pairs of... Read More