Biology 2010 Student Edition

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Chapter 14, Human Heredity - 14.1 - Human Chromosomes - 14.1 Assessment - Page 397: 3b

Answer

The Y chromosome is much smaller as compared to X chromosome and the majority of genes in the Y chromosome determine male sex and sperm.

Work Step by Step

It would not make sense for the Y chromosome to have traits required for survival as this would mean females, who do not have Y chromosomes, would not be able to live. Since females can live, this means that the Y chromosome does not carry traits required for survival.
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