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    Understanding Y Chromosome Inheritance: Why Females Don't Inherit Y Genes
    A female cannot inherit a gene found on the Y chromosome because females do not have a Y chromosome.

    Here's a quick explanation:

    * Sex Chromosomes: Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes, with one pair being the sex chromosomes.

    * Males: Males have one X chromosome and one Y chromosome (XY).

    * Females: Females have two X chromosomes (XX).

    Since the Y chromosome is only present in males, females can't inherit genes located on it.

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