Chromosome chain makes a link

Laura Carrel

doi:10.1038/432817a

Chromosome chain makes a link

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The platypus' sex chromosomes are as peculiar as its appearance. Five X and five Y chromosomes form a remarkable chain-like configuration in male reproductive cells that ensures appropriate sperm formation.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	817-818
Number of pages	2
Journal	Nature
Volume	432
Issue number	7019
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/432817a
State	Published - Dec 16 2004

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