Y chromosome
US /ˈwaɪ ˌkroʊ.mə.soʊm/
UK /ˈwaɪ ˌkrəʊ.mə.səʊm/
名词
Y染色体
the sex chromosome that is present only in male cells and determines male characteristics in humans and many other animals
示例:
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The Y chromosome is passed down from father to son.
Y染色体是由父亲传给儿子的。
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Biological males typically have one X and one Y chromosome.
生物学上的男性通常具有一条X染色体和一条Y染色体。