Asked by Dakota Thomas on Jun 17, 2024
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In sex-linked traits, the cells of all offspring contain two copies of the genes for these traits.
Offspring
The product of reproduction of a new organism produced by one or more parents.
Sex-Linked Traits
Characteristics determined by genes located on the sex chromosomes, often leading to traits that differ between males and females.
Genes
Units of heredity made up of DNA that influence characteristics and are passed from parents to offspring.
- Understand the concept and implications of sex-linked traits and their mode of inheritance.
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Farah BasyonyJun 23, 2024
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False
Explanation :
In sex-linked traits, the genes for the trait are located on one of the sex chromosomes (usually the X chromosome in humans). Males only have one copy of the X chromosome, so their cells will only have one copy of the genes for sex-linked traits. Females have two X chromosomes, so they will have two copies of the genes. Therefore, not all offspring will have two copies of the genes for sex-linked traits.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept and implications of sex-linked traits and their mode of inheritance.