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Y chromosome

Y chromosome (plural Y chromosomes)


noun 
Definition:
 
male sex chromosome: the sex chromosome that determines the male sex in humans and other mammals. The body cells of males each possess one Y chromosome paired with one X chromosome.
See also  X chromosome


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