Sex Linked Inheritance
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- Q1What is an example of a trait that is commonly inherited through sex-linked inheritance in humans?Ear wax typeColor blindnessBlood typeHeight30s
- Q2Which chromosome is primarily associated with sex-linked traits in humans?X chromosome22nd chromosomeY chromosomeZ chromosome30s
- Q3Which of the following conditions is an example of a sex-linked disorder?HemophiliaCystic fibrosisDiabetesSickle cell anemia30s
- Q4In a genetic cross, if a father has a sex-linked trait on his X chromosome, what is the likelihood that he will pass that trait to his son?0%25%100%50%30s
- Q5If a carrier female for color blindness (X^CX^c) has a child with a normal vision male (X^CY), what is the probability that their son will be color blind?75%100%50%25%30s
- Q6What pattern of inheritance is typically observed in traits that are sex-linked?Females are always affectedMales are more frequently affected than femalesOnly females can be carriersBoth sexes are equally affected30s
- Q7What is the term for an individual who has one normal allele and one mutated allele for a sex-linked trait?HomozygousAffectedCarrierPhenotype30s
- Q8What role do the X and Y chromosomes play in determining an individual's sex?Y chromosome alone determines sexThe presence of an X and a Y chromosome determines male sexOnly X chromosomes are necessary for sex determinationTwo X chromosomes determine male sex30s