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Name: Cathleen B.
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Age: 30s
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Date: April 2003
Question:
re there any genes on the Y-chromosome that do not relate to "maleness" (being a male)?


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Yes...the few that come to mind have to do with dysfunctions in y chromosomal genes.. y-linked retinitis pigmentosa and the interleukin-3 receptor.

Peter Faletra


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