Find out the differences between sex and gender, and the conditions linked to x and y chromosomes. The xx/xy system is found in most other mammals, as well as some insects In this system, females have two of the same kind of sex chromosome (xx), while males have two distinct sex chromosomes (xy). Learn about the variations of sex chromosomes and how they affect physical features and gender identity Explore examples of intersex conditions, such as klinefelter syndrome, turner syndrome, swyer syndrome and more. The other 22 pairs of chromosomes are called autosomes
Individuals having two x chromosomes (xx) are female Individuals having one x chromosome and one y chromosome (xy) are male The x chromosome resembles a large autosomal chromosome with a long and a short arm The y chromosome has one long arm and a very short second arm. Learn how xx and xy chromosomes determine biological sex in humans and other species Find out the key features, genetic disorders, and inheritance patterns of each chromosome type.
Find out the differences between primary and secondary sex determination, intersex, and variations in sex chromosomes.
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