Sex Chromosomes. Sex chromosomes are particular chromosomes that are involved in determining the sex of an organism. In the cells of humans and many other organisms the sex chromosomes consist of a pair of chromosomes called the X and Y chromosomes. The X and Y chromosomes were first discovered in beetles by Nettie Stevens in 1906.
What makes up household dust: 1  Dead skin cells. 2  Live dust mites. 3  Dead dust mites and dust mite feces.  Pollen and 1  allergens. Combustion byproducts (smoke)  Clothing 1  fibers. Pesticide residue.
Volcanic ash consists of powder-size to sand-size particles of igneous rock material that have been blown into the air by an erupting volcano. The term is used for the material while it is in the air, after it falls to the ground, and sometimes after it has been lithified into rock. The terms volcanic dust and volcanic ash are both used for the same material; however, volcanic dust is more appropriately used for powder-size material.