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How are sex chromosomes significant?
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Sex chromosomes are significant as they determine the sex of an individual.
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Chapter 2: Structure of Chromosomes - Exercise 1 [Page 20]

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Frank Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 2 Structure of Chromosomes
Exercise 1 | Q 11 | Page 20

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