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y-linked gene

/ˈwaɪ lɪŋkt dʒiːn/

Tradução: Gene localizado no cromossomo Y que é transmitido exclusivamente de pai para filho e geralmente determina características sexuais masculinas ou outros traços específicos de homens.

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/ˈwaɪ lɪŋkt dʒiːn/C1formalscientific
  • ptGene localizado no cromossomo Y que é transmitido exclusivamente de pai para filho e geralmente determina características sexuais masculinas ou outros traços específicos de homens.

A gene located on the Y chromosome, which is passed exclusively from father to son and typically determines male sex characteristics or other traits specific to males.

  1. Y-linked geneC2formal

    A gene located on the Y chromosome, which is passed exclusively from father to son.

    ptGene ligado ao cromossomo Y

    • The SRY gene is a well-known Y-linked gene responsible for male sex determination.
    • Y-linked genes are inherited only through the paternal line.
    • Mutations in Y-linked genes can cause specific male infertility conditions.