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do male cats have a dominant y chromosome
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Yes, male cats have a Y chromosome, which is indeed dominant in determining male sex. In mammals, including cats, sex is typically determined by the presence of specific sex chromosomes. Male cats have one X and one Y chromosome (XY), while female cats have two X chromosomes (XX).
The presence of the Y chromosome is what triggers the development of male characteristics in the cat. If a cat inherits an X chromosome from each parent, it will develop as female. In contrast, if it inherits an X chromosome from the mother and a Y chromosome from the father, it will develop as male. Therefore, the Y chromosome does have a significant role in determining the male sex in cats.
The presence of the Y chromosome is what triggers the development of male characteristics in the cat. If a cat inherits an X chromosome from each parent, it will develop as female. In contrast, if it inherits an X chromosome from the mother and a Y chromosome from the father, it will develop as male. Therefore, the Y chromosome does have a significant role in determining the male sex in cats.