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Question
Distinguish between X and Y chromosomes.
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Solution
| X chromosome | Y chromosome |
| It is found in both male and female | It is found in males only. |
| It is responsible for X linked characters. | It is responsible for Y linked character. |
| Chromosome appear X shaped as they are metacentric | Chromosome appear Y shaped as they are acrocentric |
| Non-homologous parts show less genes. | Non-homologous parts show more genes. |
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