Genetics | X-chromosome Inactivation, Barr Bodies, and the Calico Cat

Genetics | X-chromosome Inactivation, Barr Bodies, and the Calico Cat

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The video explores sex chromosomes, focusing on X chromosome inactivation and its role in gene expression. It explains the formation of Barr bodies and how this process affects different genotypes, including Klinefelter and Turner syndromes. The video also discusses the unique coloration of calico cats, which results from random X chromosome inactivation, and touches on the genetic basis for their patterns.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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