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Y Chromosome Smaller Carries Genetic Information Sex Linked Alleles

Since the Y chromosome is smaller, it carries very little genetic information; therefore, most sex-linked alleles are only carried on the X chromosome.

Poiché il cromosoma Y è più piccolo, porta pochissime informazioni genetiche; pertanto, la maggior parte degli alleli legati al sesso è trasportata solo sul cromosoma X.

Text Since the Y chromosome is smaller, it carries very little genetic information; therefore, most sex-linked alleles are only carried on the X chromsome.

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