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When a particular gene is said to be 'sex-linked' on which chromosome is that gene usually present?
Options
A Y
B X
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C XY
D X and Y
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Sex-linked traits are typically associated with genes located on the X chromosome. This is because the X chromosome carries many more genes than the Y chromosome. Traits on the Y chromosome are called Y-linked or holandric.

Hint

Which sex chromosome carries most of the genes for sex-linked traits like hemophilia and color blindness?

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1317 of 2556
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