Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
y-chromosome
Noun
/waɪ ˈkrɒməˌsoʊm/
Definition
The y-chromosome is one of the two sex chromosomes in humans and many other organisms, the other being the x-chromosome.
Examples
- The presence of a y-chromosome typically indicates a male organism.
- Research on the y-chromosome can provide insights into male lineage and genetics.
Meaning
It determines male biological characteristics and is passed from father to son.
Synonyms
- male chromosome
- sex chromosome
