MadSci Network: Genetics
Query:

Subject: Why are two sex chromosomes necessary for normal human development?

Date: Mon Oct 22 20:08:10 2001
Posted by A.
Grade level: undergrad School: Brandeis University
City: Waltham State/Province: MA Country: USA
Area of science: Genetics
ID: 1003795690.Ge
Message:

Since normal females only have 1 X active in each cell anyway...what benefit are 
they getting from their extra X (besides protection from sex-linked diseases) 
that Turner Syndrome patients aren't?


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