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Sex-linked traits have alleles that are passed from parent to child on a sex chromosome.
Yes mutations can be passed from parent to offspring. If a parent has a certain gene that is mutated then there is a possibility that the child may inherit it.
they are through genetics
A parents sex chromosomes hold DNA. A parents DNA is passed onto the child.
They are sex-linked genes.
Heredity.
Heredity.
because the custodial parent passed away,
They are sex-linked genes.
It would depend on the age of the child.
Gigantism is not a hereditary disease, therefore, it is not passed down from parent to child. It is caused by a benign (non cancerous) tumor on the pituitary gland.
Genetic mutations passed from parent to child cause hereditary disease.