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In the 23rd pair of chromosomes, a normal girl has two X chromosomes (XX). This pair determines her female sex characteristics and plays a crucial role in various genetic traits. Any abnormalities in this pair can lead to conditions such as Turner syndrome or other chromosomal disorders.

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What is the 23rd pair of chromosomes in the female?

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A person whose 23rd pair of chromosomes is XY?

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Each human normally has 46 chromosomes separated into 23 pairs. In males, the 23rd "pair" is not really a pair since males have an X and a Y sex chromosome.


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The pair of sex chromosomes (X and Y) is not homologous in a normal male karyotype. Males have one X and one Y chromosome, while females have two X chromosomes.


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