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y chromosome

/ˈwaɪ ˈkrəʊməˌsəʊm/

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/ˈwaɪ ˈkrəʊməˌsəʊm/C1formalscientific
  • ruОдна из двух половых хромосом у человека и большинства млекопитающих, обычно присутствующая только у мужчин, определяющая мужские половые признаки при парном сочетании с X-хромосомой.

One of the two sex chromosomes in humans and most mammals, typically present only in males, determining male sex characteristics when paired with an X chromosome.

  1. Sex-determining chromosomeB2formal

    The chromosome in humans and many other animals that determines male sex characteristics. Typically, individuals with a Y chromosome develop as male.

    ruПоловая хромосома

    • The presence of a Y chromosome usually leads to male development.
    • Scientists study the Y chromosome to understand genetic disorders.
    • The Y chromosome is passed from father to son.