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The sex chromosome present in males of species in which the male is the heterogametic sex; generally, the sex chromosome that pairs with the X chromosome in the heterogametic sex. The Y chromosome is absent from the cells of females and present in one copy in the somatic cells of males. A chromosome involved in sex determination. A structure composed of a very long molecule of DNA and associated proteins (e.g. histones) that carries hereditary information.

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GO TERM SUMMARY

Name: Y chromosome
Acc: GO:0000806
Aspect: Cellular Component
Desc: The sex chromosome present in males of species in which the male is the heterogametic sex; generally, the sex chromosome that pairs with the X chromosome in the heterogametic sex. The Y chromosome is absent from the cells of females and present in one copy in the somatic cells of males.
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INTERACTIVE GO GRAPH

GO:0000806 - Y chromosome (interactive image map)

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