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Chapter 10, Problem 9MCQ
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The female carries two X chromosomes whereas male carry one X chromosome. Thus, the presence of two X chromosomes result in the formation of double amount of protein associated with protein which may result in disease. Thus, the inactivation of one X chromosome in female is necessary. This phenomena is known as dosage compensation.
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