Which of the following statements is false

concerning X chromosome inactivation?
a. It is an accident of evolution.
b. It is an example of dosage compensation.
c. It is a gene control mechanism.
d. Normal development of female embryos
depends on it.
e. It does not occur in males.


Answer: a

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