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Female sex chromosomes

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Female sex chromosomes

Female sex chromosomes. Computer artwork of human X chromosomes (pink). In the background are female gender symbols. The X chromosome is one of two sex chromosomes. Each chromosome is comprised of two matching chromatids that are joined together at an area called a centromere. Each chromosome contains, amongst other things, the genetic material DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), and so carries the inherited characteristics of a human. Most human cells contain 46 chromosomes as 23 pairs, of which one pair are the sex chromosomes. A female has two X chromosomes and a male has one X and one Y chromosome

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Media ID 6455921

© DAVID NICHOLLS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

Centromere Centromeres Chromatid Chromatids Chromosome Chromosomes Copies Copy Gender Genetic Hereditary Identical Joined Paired Pairs Symbol Symbols Computer Artwork Deoxyribonucleic Acid Genetics Matched


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This print showcases the intricate beauty of female sex chromosomes. In this computer artwork, we are presented with human X chromosomes depicted in a mesmerizing shade of pink. The background is adorned with female gender symbols, emphasizing the significance of these chromosomes in determining one's biological sex. The X chromosome, one of two sex chromosomes, holds a crucial role in our genetic makeup. Comprised of two matching chromatids joined together at a centromere, each chromosome carries the precious DNA that defines our inherited characteristics as humans. Within most human cells lie 46 chromosomes arranged in 23 pairs. Amongst these pairs resides the key to sexual dimorphism - the sex chromosomes. Females possess two X chromosomes while males have one X and one Y chromosome. This stunning illustration not only highlights the fundamental biology behind our gender determination but also underscores the importance of genetics and hereditary traits encoded within our DNA. Each copy of these matched and identical X chromatids represents an indispensable part of who we are as individuals. Science Photo Library has once again captured both scientific precision and artistic elegance through this image, reminding us all about the wonders hidden within ourselves – from paired symbols to intricately intertwined genetics – waiting to be explored by curious minds.

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