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Does x chromosome sperm live longer than y chromosome sperm? if so what is the lifespan difference?

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No evidence: There is no difference in the lifespan of different sexed sperm. The Y chromosome is trivially lighter than the X chromosome sperm which might help explain the fact that more males are conceived than females.

Answered 10/7/2017

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