Asked by Veronica Ramos on Apr 24, 2024
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Sex-linked traits are
A) inherited from one of the sex chromosomes.
B) only found in males.
C) inherited from the X chromosome only.
D) only found in females.
E) inherited from the Y chromosome only,
Sex-Linked Traits
Traits associated with genes located on sex chromosomes, often displaying different patterns of inheritance in males and females due to their chromosomal configuration.
Sex Chromosomes
Chromosomes that determine the sex of an organism, typically one of two kinds: X and Y in mammals.
X Chromosome
One of the two sex chromosomes, playing a key role in determining genetic sex and involved in various genetic disorders.
- Comprehend the notion and consequences of sex-linked characteristics and their pattern of transmission.
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Deepak Khatkar7 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Sex-linked traits are those that are controlled by genes found on the sex chromosomes (X or Y). Traits that are located on the X chromosome are called X-linked traits and can be inherited by both males and females, but since females have two X chromosomes, they tend to be carriers of X-linked traits while males are more likely to express them. Y-linked traits, on the other hand, are inherited only from the father to the son and are very rare.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the notion and consequences of sex-linked characteristics and their pattern of transmission.