In Humans the Y Chromosome Carries _________ Genes Than the X

Question

In humans the Y chromosome carries _________ genes than the X chromosome.
A) Fewer
B) More
C) Similar
D) All of these
E) None of these

Accepted Answer

The Y chromosome carries fewer genes than the X chromosome. This is because the Y chromosome is smaller than the X chromosome and has lost genes over time through a process called degeneration.