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Y

Y chromosome
One of the two sex chromosomes, X and Y.
See also: X chromosome, sex chromosome

Yeast artificial chromosome (YAC)
Constructed from yeast DNA, it is a vector used to clone large DNA fragments.
See also: cloning vector, cosmid
Updated 26-Apr-07

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