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From: "Debby Peare" <>
Subject: [DNA] Question for you scientists!
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 14:36:51 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time)
References: <20040102175408.45719.qmail@web41206.mail.yahoo.com>



I've been watching the discussion of
the different tests and results of the
DNA "Y" chromosone for awhile now.
And, I think it's great! :-) But why aren't
there any tests for the "X" chromosone?

Males are "XY"...the "X" from Mom,
the "Y" from Dad. And it's the "Y"
that is tested.
Well, females are "XX"...first "X"
from Mom, second "X" from Dad.
So, tell me, why can't that second X
be tested as it has to be different from
Mom's X, or you'd be a clone of Mom!!
And, why aren't any tests being done with
the first "X"....Mom's contribution?
Seems to me that Mom has SOMETHING
to do with the offspring's DNA ethnicity,
and makeup, doesn't she?
Looks like maybe we're being a wee bit
chauvinistic in research here, aren't we?

Warm regards from Maine,
Debby Peare


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