Question

what are sex chromosomes? state it's functions.

Answer 1

there are 23 pairs of chromosomes in each cell and the chromosomes are similar but the last pair is different in males and females
the last pair is called sex chromosome
its function is to determine the sex of the baby
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Answer 2

Dear Student,

◆ Sex chromosomes -

• Chromosomes that are responsible for determining sex of the organism are called sex chromosomes.
• In humans there are two possible sex chromosomes - X and Y.
• Males have XY and female have XX combination.

● Functions of sex chromosome -

• It determines sex of the organism.
• They are associated with development of secondary sexual characteristics.
• Some diseases are transmitted by sex chromosomes.

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