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defined:
One of the two chromosomes that specify an organism's genetic sex. Humans have two kinds of sex chromosomes, one called X and the other Y. Normal females possess two X chromosomes and normal males one X and one Y.
explained:
Listen to a detailed explanation. Lindsay Middelton defines sex chromosome.
illustrated:
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relatedterms:
gene, mutation
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