Instructions: Identify the Terms and Briefly State Their Historical Significance

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Instructions: Identify the terms and briefly state their historical significance..
Mamallapuram

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Definitions:

X Chromosome

One of the two sex chromosomes, the X chromosome plays a crucial role in determining genetic traits and can be found in both males (XY) and females (XX).

Autosomal

Relating to any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome; autosomes are numbered from 1 to 22 in humans.

Dizygotic Twins

Also known as fraternal twins, are siblings born at the same time who have developed from two different eggs fertilized by two different sperm, sharing about 50% of their DNA.

Monozygotic Twins

Monozygotic twins are twins that originate from a single fertilized egg, thus sharing identical genetic material and typically having very similar appearances and physical traits.