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Y Chromosome
| What it's not: |
That special something so that men don't have to ask ‘why' (or for directions) |
| What it is: |
One of the two sex chromosomes. Men generally have one X chromosome and one Y chromosome whereas women have two X chromosomes. The Y chromosome contains the gene that triggers male development (SRY) and other Y chromosome genes are required for proper sperm formation. |
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