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Women have two XX chromosomes, while men generally have XY (barring unusual chromosomal genotypes). The Y chromosome is smaller than the X.
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Is breast cancer a sex chromosome?
breast cancer isnt a sexx chromosome it is genetic any women can be at risk and some men could be to so but it isnt
What is the y chromosome?
only men have them
How do X and Y chromosome differ?
men have a x and y chromosome while women have two x chromosomes the y chromosomes determine the sex of the baby
What sex chromosomes do girls have?
the combination of sex chromosomes for a female is XXX it is the triple x because in 1947 a women in North Bonerville Africa found that women have 3 sex chromosomes while males only have two
What sex chromosome is donated by the mother?
The ovum contains 22 autosomes and one X chromosome. Therefore, the mothers contribution is the X chromosome.
Men have one of y?
The y chromosome. The chromosome pair that determine sex (gender) can have x and y chromosomes; men have one X and one Y chromosome, women have to X chromosomes.
What genes of the Y chromosome make men smarter than women?
The only genes on this very small chromosome are the genes that make men as men. They are the male sex genes. There is no gene for intelligence.
Why is hemophilia considered to be sex linked traits?
It is carried on the X chromosome.
A typical human male has the following sex chromosome pair?
The sex chromosomes of a man are XY (vs. XX for a woman).
Is breast cancer a sex chromosome?
breast cancer isnt a sexx chromosome it is genetic any women can be at risk and some men could be to so but it isnt
What is the y chromosome?
only men have them
Why is hemophilia considered to be sex-linked trait?
Because the mutated gene that causes this affliction in located on the X chromosome. It is recessive. That is why it affects more men than women. Men have this, XY, as their sex determinant and women have, XX, as their determinant. So, a recessive trait can be blocked by a dominant X in women but men have no such protection.
Women and man sex?
sex is not classified as women and men sex. it is mutual relation between man and women. sex is not classified as women and men sex. it is mutual relation between man and women.
How do X and Y chromosome differ?
men have a x and y chromosome while women have two x chromosomes the y chromosomes determine the sex of the baby
How did the men and women get along?
SEX, is how men and women got along I <3 SEX!!!!!!!!
What sex chromosomes do girls have?
the combination of sex chromosomes for a female is XXX it is the triple x because in 1947 a women in North Bonerville Africa found that women have 3 sex chromosomes while males only have two
What is the y-chromosome?
The Y chromosome is the one that carries male genetics. It pairs with the X chromosome that carries female genetics. All males have an XY pair whereas females have an XX pair of chromosomes.The y chromosome is one variation of the two possible sex chromosomes in humans and other mammals. All people have at least one y chromosome. The difference is that women have two homologous y chromosomes and men have one y chromosome and one smaller x chromosome matched with it. It is commonly thought to code for certain sexual characteristics and developmental traits.
