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Biological Sex Typing

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When amelogenin (found on sex chromosomes) is tested, the biological sex of the donor of a sample may be determined. Generally, females type as XX and males types as XY. The amelogenin data may aid in interpretation of a mixture containing male and female DNA.

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Date Created: June 20, 2023