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Explain why sex linkage is generally associated with X chromosomes and not Y

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter11: Meiosis: The Cellular Basis Of Sexual Reproduction

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