Table of Contents (click to expand)The Complex Yet Simple Structure Of The Y Chromosome Posed A ChallengeTechnical LimitationsRecent BreakthroughsThe Significance Of Sequencing The Y Chromosome In spite of being the smallest chromosome, the Y chromosome was a challenge to sequence. Its DNA sequences are filled with long repetitive sequences called satellite DNA, as well as palindromes, both of which make it difficult to get an accurate reading of the DNA sequence. The scientists have done it!...
