Question
Distinguish between
Compare X-chromosome and Y-chromosome.

Answer

X-chromosomeY-chromosome
1. X-chromosome is straight, rod like and longer 1. than Y chromosome. It is metacentric.1. Y-chromosome is shorter chromosome which is acrocentric.
2. X-chromosome has large amount of euchromatin and small amount of heterochromatin.2. Y-chromosome has small amount of euchromatin and large amount of heterochromatin.
3. X-chromosome has large amount of DNA, hence it is genetically active due to more genes.3. Y-chromosome has less amount of DNA, hence it is genetically less active or inert due to lesser genes.
4. Non-homologous region of X-chromosome is longer and contains more genes.4. Non-homologous region of Y-chromosome is shorter and contains lesser genes.
5. Contains X-linked genes on non-homologous region.5. Contains Y-linked genes on non-homologous region.
6. X-chromosome is present in men as well as women.6. Y-chromosome is present only in men.

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