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X Chromosome/Y Chromosome
- X Chromosome/Y Chromosome : X Chromosome/Y Chromosome refers to the chromosomes that determine sex. All female gametes contain two (2) X chromosomes while male gametes contain one (1) X and one (1) Y chromosome.
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