chromosome

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By comparison, the Y chromosome, passed from father to son, was chock-full of Asian DNA that the researchers found was common in modern-day Iran.

From New York Times

Then there’s tetrachromacy, where a person with two X chromosomes carries instructions for both an altered cone and a regular one, giving them four kinds of cones.

From Scientific American

The scientists found that chromosomes and plasmids, which carry genetic information, in the microbe’s cells are linked together, which keeps these structures aligned and prevents irradiated cells from breaking down until they can be repaired.

From Scientific American

Researchers looked at other genetic clues from mitochondrial DNA, which is passed down on the mother’s side, and the Y chromosome, which is passed down on the father’s side.

From Seattle Times

The researchers found that the Y chromosomes shared by the males were fairly similar.

From New York Times