Which sex chromosome has more genes?

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Which sex chromosome has more genes?

I want to say male? But this question confuses me. Thanks

2007-11-20 06:12:31 · 3 answers · asked by xxxstarswirl 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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It's not confusing if you notice chromosomes have different sizes, thus different amounts of DNA.
Chromosome X is much bigger than Y, so it is to expect that more genes are packed in X than in Y.
Actually, it is estimated that chromosome X has between 900 and 1400 genes, and chromosome Y probably has 70 to 400 genes.

2007-11-21 13:55:35 · answer #1 · answered by it's not easy being green 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

X chromosome is much bigger than Y, therefore more genes.

2007-11-20 14:16:01 · answer #2 · answered by Howard H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

the male is shorter!! so the answer is the female!

2007-11-20 14:48:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋