The Y Chromosome Was Challenging to Sequence Because

question 8

Multiple Choice

The Y chromosome was challenging to sequence because

• A) it is very small.
• B) the sequence has many sites of high symmetry called palindromes.
• C) it is very similar to the X chromosome.
• D) not enough men volunteered to have their Y chromosomes sequenced.
• E) it is very rare.

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