Question 12

(Multiple Choice)

Regarding the human sex chromosomes, which statement is correct?


A) The Y chromosome carries a greater number of genes than does the X chromosome.
B) X and Y are different in size but carry nearly equal numbers of genes.
C) The X chromosome carries more genes than does the Y chromosome.
D) The X chromosome carries only gender-related genes.
E) The X chromosome carries the genes for the development of male phenotype.

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