Sex Chromosome

Of genetics and chromosome.

(genetics) a chromosome that determines the sex of an individual; "mammals normally have two sex chromosomes".

This concept's ID is @1~29716

Genetics

  • XX 0 facts

    (genetics) normal complement of sex chromosomes in a female.

  • XXX 0 facts

    (genetics) abnormal complement of three X chromosomes in a female.

  • XXY 0 facts

    (genetics) abnormal complement of sex hormones in a male resulting in Klinefelter's syndrom...

  • XY 0 facts

    (genetics) normal complement of sex hormones in a male.

  • XYY 0 facts

    (genetics) abnormal complement of sex hormones in a male who has two Y chromosomes.

Also contains

  • Y chromosome 0 facts

    The sex chromosome that is carried by men; "human males normally have one X chromosome...

  • X chromosome 0 facts

    The sex chromosome that is present in both sexes: singly in males and doubly in females;...