cont'd

* Y usually/not always results in embryo w. male characteristics

* Y is one of smallest chromosomes; fewest protein-coding genes

* b/c normally no paired chromosome to swap pieces with prior to sexual reproduction (genetic recombination), Y esp. likely to accumulate repetitive DNA

Complete sequence of a human Y chromosome

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06457-y

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