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Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Twelve pairs of elongated, curved bones that form the chest wall


Definitions:

Homologous Chromosomes

In a nucleus, pair of chromosomes that have the same length, shape, and genes.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

A genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness due to alterations of a protein called dystrophin that helps keep muscle cells intact.

Chromosome Deletions

Genetic mutations involving the loss of a segment of DNA from a chromosome, potentially causing diseases or disorders.

X Chromosome

One of the two sex chromosomes, playing a key role in determining genetic sex and carrying genes for many other non-sex related traits.

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