Sex chromatin

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010785",
  "term": "Sex chromatin",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A condensed, inactive X chromosome observed in the somatic cells of female mammals, also known as a Barr body. This structure represents the inactivated X chromosome that undergoes Lyonization to achieve dosage compensation between sexes. The presence or absence of sex chromatin can be used for sex determination.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Barr body"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "Lyon hypothesis",
    "X chromosome",
    "chromosomal abnormality"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 804 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/sex-chromatin/"
}