Y Chromosome Structure

Y ChromosomeTestis Determining Factor (TDF)
Channel Surfing (SRF)
Addiction to death/destruction movies (T-2)
The need to always be right (TLD-U)
Spitting and hacking (P2E)
Inability to express affection (ME-2)
Finding humor in bodily noises (BLCH)
Inability to put toilet seat down (BIDET)
Selective hearing loss (MUM)
Inability to ask directions (LST)
Ability to write name with urine (CMeP)

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Seriously, the Y chromosome gives a reliable account of the generations of males. Since the vast majority of the Y chromosome cannot recombine with the X chromosome, it is passed from father to son without change unless a mutation occurs along the way. Following these mutations allows scientists to reconstruct the natural history of the Y chromosome, and, likewise, of all men.


Last Modified June 21, 2006