Y chromosome

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012772",
  "term": "Y chromosome",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "One of the two sex chromosomes in humans and many other mammals, present in one copy in males (XY) and absent in females (XX). It carries the SRY gene, which is responsible for initiating male sexual development. In humans, the Y chromosome contains relatively few genes, approximately 50-60.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "sex chromosome"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 822 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/y-chromosome/"
}