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Question
Differentiate between X-chromosome and Y-chromosome with reference to –
- length of non-homologous regions
- type as per the position of the centromere
Distinguish Between
Solution
| X-chromosome | Y-chromosome | |
| 1. | Its non-homologous region is longer as compared to the Y-chromosome. | Its non-homologous region is shorter as compared to the X-chromosome. |
| 2. | It is metacentric. | It is acrocentric. |
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