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Describe the process of X-chromosome inactivation in mammals

Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337392938

Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Publisher:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Chapter11: The Basic Principles Of Heredity

Section11.3: Inheritance And Chromosomes

Problem 8LO: Discuss the genetic determination of sex and the inheritance of X-linked genes in mammals.

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