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has gloss | eng: PCDHY is a gene unique to human males which competes for the title of the "language gene." PCDH is the blueprint gene for making Protocadherin, a protein that guides the development of nerve cells. PCDH located on the X chromosome (PCDHX) is common, in both sexes, to humans and our nearest relative, the chimpanzee; however, PCDH where located on the Y chromosome (PCDHY), is unique to men. |
lexicalization | eng: PCDHY |
instance of | c/Genes on chromosome Y |
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