Y Chromosome

Key Stage 4

Meaning

The Y chromosome is one of two sex determination chromosomes in humans.

About X Chromosomes

Female humans have a pair of X Chromosomes.

Male humans have an X Chromosome and a Y Chromosomes.

References

AQA

Chromosome, Y, pages 242, 251, GCSE Biology; Student Book, Collins, AQA

References

AQA

Y chromosomes, page 213, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy; Biology, CGP, AQA

Y chromosomes, page 261, GCSE Biology, CGP, AQA

Y-chromosome, pages 242, 251, GCSE Biology; Student Book, Collins, AQA