In a male somatic cell, the gonosomes (sex chromosomes) are an X chromosome and a Y chromosome. These are typically shown in their replicated, condensed form (an X-shape) as they would appear during cell division. X Chromosome: This is a relatively large chromosome, often appearing submetacentric (with the centromere slightly off-center). It consists of two identical sister chromatids joined at the centromere. Each chromatid has a short arm (p arm) and a long arm (q arm)*. Y Chromosome: This is a much smaller chromosome compared to the X, typically acrocentric (with the centromere very close to one end). Like the X, it also has two sister chromatids joined at a centromere, with a distinct short arm (p arm) and long arm (q arm). The SRY gene*, which is crucial for male development, is located on the short arm of the Y chromosome. Key Labels for the Diagram: X chromosome* Y chromosome* Centromere* (the constricted region joining sister chromatids) Sister chromatids* (the two identical halves of a replicated chromosome) Short arm (p arm)* Long arm (q arm)* SRY gene* (located on the Y chromosome's short arm) What's next? Send 'em 📸