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What are the sex chromosomes in man?
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In man, there is a pair of sex chromosomes. In males, it is X and Y while in female, the sex chromosomes are X and X which are identical to each other.

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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 12 | Page 20

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