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Evolution of sex chromosomes. Under the canonical model, a sex-determining element appears on an autosome. Recombination suppression is favored between SA alleles and the sex-determining factor, leading to the evolution of inversions. Restricted recombination leads to differentiation of sex chromosomes. See text for details.
