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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Which of these represents an example of a sex-influenced trait?
Options
A Red-green color blindness
B Male pattern baldness
Correct Answer
C Hemophilia
D Albinism
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Sex-influenced traits are autosomal traits that are expressed differently in males and females, often due to hormonal differences. Male pattern baldness is autosomal but is expressed more frequently and severely in males.

Hint

It's an autosomal trait whose expression depends on sex.

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