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Y chromosome
Y chromosome refers to the shorter of the two (2) sex chromosomes ; normal males have one Y chromosome, whereas females have none.
Y chromosome, moreover refers to the male chromosome contributed by the father; produces a male when paired with an X chromosome. Fathers may give either an X or a Y chromosome to their off spring.
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