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Which sex chromosome is described in the chapter as being the 'short one'?

Question
Which sex chromosome is described in the chapter as being the 'short one'?
X chromosome
Y chromosome
Both are exactly the same size
Neither has any size difference
Answer
Y chromosome
Detailed Explanation
The chapter describes the Y chromosome as a short one, compared to the normal-sized X chromosome.
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