The X and Y Chromosomes Are Not Homologous,but in the Meiosis

question 55

True/False

The X and Y chromosomes are not homologous,but in the meiosis of sperm formation,they pair and separate in anaphase I as though they were homologous.

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Definitions:

Staining Patterns

Distinctive appearances that cells or cellular components exhibit after being stained with specific dyes, helping in identification.

Centromere Positions

The location of the centromere on a chromosome, influencing chromosome shape during cell division.

Sexual Reproduction

A biological process where two organisms contribute genetic material to produce offspring, increasing genetic diversity.

Genetic Diversity

Genetic variety within a species both among individuals within a given population and among geographically separate populations.