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Sex chromosome abnormalities are far more common than abnormalities of the other 44 chromosomes (the autosomes) because they rarely produce deadly diseases.
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Are gentic defects associated with abnormalities of autosomes or of sex chromosomes explain?
genetic defects are responsible for disorders can be on any chromosome wether it is and autosome or a sex chromosome.
Is y chromosome more important than x?
Not really...they both are sex chromosome...each of them describes the sex of the living thing.
In genetics what is the female sex chromosomes?
X chromosome
In humans what are the chromosome pairs 1 through 22 called?
Chromosome pair 23 in humans is the pair of sex chromosomes. In females, both sex chromosomes are the X sex chromosome, and in human males one sex chromosome is the X and the other is the Y chromosome.
How sex is determined in Valanga Sp with regard to its chromosome?
Valanga sp. sex is determined by using the XO system. This system use only one type of sex chromosome, the X. Females are XX while males have only one sex chromosome (XO). Sex of the offspring is determined by whether the sperm cell contain and X chromosome or no sex chromosome.
Why is sex chromosome abnormalities are more common than autosomal abnormalities?
They are not "more common", but since they are not paired in the male there's no such thing as a recessive.
Are genetic defect associated with abnormalities of autosomes or of sex chromosomes?
Genetic defects can be associated with autosome and chromosome abnormalities.
Are gentic defects associated with abnormalities of autosomes or of sex chromosomes explain?
genetic defects are responsible for disorders can be on any chromosome wether it is and autosome or a sex chromosome.
What has the author Ursula Mittwoch written?
Ursula Mittwoch has written: 'Genetics of sex differentiation' -- subject(s): Cytogenetics, Genetic Sex differentiation, Sex Determination, Sex chromosome abnormalities, Sex chromosomes
What is 2 ways a karyotype can be used before a baby is born?
It is used to determine the sex of the baby and also to determine any abnormalities in chromosome.
What are sex-linked disorders?
Disabilities or disorders that are linked to reproduction or sex For more info GOOGLE IT!
Why would recessive traits be more common on boys than girls?
Only sex-linked recessive traits on the X sex chromosome are more common in males. This is because males receive only one X chromosome, so they cannot be heterozygous for a trait on the X chromosome. Females inherit two sex chromosomes, so they can be heterozygous, receiving both a dominant and a recessive allele on the X chromosomes.
Is y chromosome more important than x?
Not really...they both are sex chromosome...each of them describes the sex of the living thing.
What chromosomes are sex linked genes located?
The sex chromosomes, mostly on the X sex chromosome because it is much larger than the Y chromosome and has more alleles.
What is the difference between sex chromosome an autosomal chromosome?
the autosome do not control the sex organs . but the sex chromosome control the sex organs
What is the link between sex-linked disorders and sex chromosome disorders?
sex-linked is normally involving X chromosome sex chromosome normally involving Y chromosome
What condition is carried on a chromosome other then the sex chromosome?
The gene that causes cystic fibrosis is located on chromosome 7, which is an autosome, not a sex chromosome.
