Sex chromosome

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010786",
  "term": "Sex chromosome",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chromosome that determines the sex of an individual, distinguishing it from an autosome. In humans, these are the X and Y chromosomes, with XX typically resulting in female development and XY in male development. These chromosomes carry genes that influence the development of reproductive organs and secondary sexual characteristics.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "X chromosome",
    "Y chromosome"
  ],
  "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-chromosome/"
}