The evolution of sex chromosomes

被引:21
作者
Ayling, LJ [1 ]
Griffin, DK [1 ]
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[1] Brunel Univ, Dept Biol Sci, Cell & Chromosome Biol Grp, Uxbridge UB8 3PH, Middx, England
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10.1159/000071584
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Q2 [细胞生物学];
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071009 ; 090102 ;
摘要
Mammalian sex chromosomes appear, behave and function differently than the autosomes, passing on their genes in a unique sex-linked manner. The publishing of Ohno's hypothesis provided a framework for discussion of sex chromosome evolution, allowing it to be developed and challenged numerous times. In this report we discuss the pressures that drove the evolution of sex and the mechanisms by which it occurred. We concentrate on how the sex chromosomes evolved in mammals, discussing the various hypotheses proposed and the evidence supporting them. Copyright (C) 2002 S. Karger AG, Basel.
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页码:125 / 140
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