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The X Chromosome is one of the [[ | The X Chromosome is one of the [[Sex Determination|sex chromosomes]] of mammals (the other being the [[Y chromosome|Y chromosome]]). Females have two X chromosomes, whilst males have one X and one Y chromosome. In the [[sommatic cells|sommatic cells]] of females one X is inactivated by the formation of a [[Barr Body|Barr Body]]. | ||
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The X Chromosome is one of the sex chromosomes of mammals (the other being the Y chromosome). Females have two X chromosomes, whilst males have one X and one Y chromosome. In the sommatic cells of females one X is inactivated by the formation of a Barr Body.