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Not really. Autosomal refers to the fact that a characteristic is controlled at a single genetic locus. Sex linked refers to a gene locus on the sex chromosomes
For example. Hemophilia is a sex linked characteristic because the genetic locus for the disease is located on the X sex chromosome. It is also autosomal recessive.
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Is schizophrenia autosomal or sex linked?
Autosomal
Is Polydactyly autosomal or sex-linked?
Polydactyly is typically autosomal, meaning it is not linked to the sex chromosomes. However, in some rare cases, polydactyly can be part of a sex-linked genetic disorder.
Is arthritis autosomal or sex linked?
autosomal.
Is progeria sex linked or autosomal?
Autosomal dominant
Is having an autosomal sex-linked gene possible?
No, a gene is either autosomal or sex-linked, but never both.
Is Diabetes Cleft lip Palate autosomal dominant Autosomal recessive sex-linked abnormality of chromosomes or multifactorial?
Sex-linked and Recessive
Is muscular dystrophy autosomal or sex- linked?
It is ex linked.
Is progeria autosomal or sex-linked?
Progeria is neither autosomal nor sex-linked. It is caused by a spontaneous mutation in the LMNA gene, which is located on chromosome 1.
Is Huntingtons Sex-linked?
No, it is autosomal dominant.
Is alzheimer's disease sex linked or autosomal?
Tay-sachs is autosomal.
How do pedigrees for autosomal genes differ from pedigrees for sex-linked?
sex-linked genes are differ from autosomal from pedigrees because they both have different affects from pedigrees
Is albinism autosomal?
Albinism is a recessive, autosomal trait. So no, it is not sex-linked.
