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y Chromosomes

Y Chromosomes are a type of chromosome that is only found in males. They contain the genetic information that determines the sex of the individual, with males having two X Chromosomes and one Y chromosome, whereas females have two X Chromosomes. Y Chromosomes are responsible for male characteristics, such as deeper …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 8× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Y Chromosomes are a type of chromosome that is only found in males. They contain the genetic information that determines the sex of the individual, with males having two X Chromosomes and one Y chromosome, whereas females have two X Chromosomes. Y Chromosomes are responsible for male characteristics, such as deeper voices, greater muscle mass and facial hair. Y Chromosomes provide an important window into understanding genetic heredity and evolutionary history, as they are passed almost exclusively through the male line. They have been studied extensively to help trace ancestry and relationships between individuals and populations, as well as to identify regions of the genome that are linked to genetic disorders and disease. Furthermore, they can also be used to understand the migratory patterns of ancient populations, as well as the development of social and cultural differences between them.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2018

Intriguing Humans and Primates chromosomes 4

PEREZ Jean-claudeCorresponding author
Maths and Computer Science, retired interdisciplinary researcher (IBM Emeritus),7 avenue de terre-rouge F33127 Martignas Bordeaux metropole France, phone 33 0781181112,
Primates

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 8 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Chromosomes.

Journal editorial board
Youlian Pan · Canada Alessandra Iannuzzi · Italy Nevenka Mestrovic · Croatia

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