Kønskromosomalt

Kønskromosomalt refers to anything related to sex chromosomes. Humans typically have two sex chromosomes, denoted as X and Y. Females usually have two X chromosomes (XX), while males typically have one X and one Y chromosome (XY). These chromosomes carry genes that determine biological sex and influence the development of secondary sexual characteristics. The combination of sex chromosomes is inherited from parents during fertilization. The Y chromosome contains the SRY gene, which is crucial for male development. Variations in sex chromosome number or structure can occur, leading to conditions such as Klinefelter syndrome (XXY) or Turner syndrome (X0). The term kønskromosomalt is also relevant in understanding genetic inheritance patterns and certain developmental processes.