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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Sex chromosome Sex chromosome The term 'Sex chromosome' as it applies to the area of gnome research can be defined as 'The X or Y chromosome in human beings that determines the sex of an individual. Females have two X chromosomes in diploid cells; males have an X and a Y chromosome. The sex chromosomes comprise the 23rd chromosome pair in a karyotype'. Previous 5 Terms: Severe Weather Statement sewage treatment plant SEWD sewer Sewer tile Next 5 Terms: Sex-linked sexology sexual SFC Sferic About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.