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What does XY mean?

Updated: 3/22/2024
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10y ago

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It is referring to the male chromosome whereas the the female gender chromosome is XX.

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In genetics, XY refers to the chromosomal pattern that typically determines male sex in many species, including humans. Males have one X and one Y chromosome, while females have two X chromosomes.

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