MadSci Network: Genetics |
In a word, yes. Both male and female humans have 23 pairs, or 46 chromosomes in their cells. Both chromosomes of a pair are identical, except for the so- called "sex chromosomes." In those, a female has two large "X" chromosomes, while a male has one large "X" chromosome and one much smaller "y" chromosome. So the female does in fact have more chromosonal material. The difference is not a huge one, however. Sincerely, Your Mad Scientist S. Kohler
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