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Why are omen often carriers of x linked traits but rarely affected by them?
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How does the inheritance of x-linked traits differ from that of other traits?
X- linked traits can only be inherited through the x-chromosome, while other traits are inherited either by both the x and y chromosome or just the y-chromosome. Source: BSCS Biology: A Molecular Approach, Blue Version Ninth Edition
How is sex linked traits are different than autosomal traits?
Sex linked traits are of 2 types X linked ,which are transmitted from maternal grand parent to maternal grand children through carrier daughter , and Y linked are transmitted from father to son , whiles autosomal genes transmit equally among children .
Are there superscripts on the Y chromosome?
Sex linked is general term both for X linked and Y linked traits . Traits present only on Y chromosomeare also called Hollandric .
What is an X linked traits?
An X-linked recessive trait is coded for by a gene on the X-chromosome and is not dominant (is canceled out by the presence of a different allele). Example of X-linked recessive traits are; Haemophilia A & B and Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Does autosome chromosomes control sex-linked traits?
No they don't, the autosomes are non sex linked chromosomes.
Where are sex linked traits found?
Most commonly sex linked traits are on the X chromosome, but rarely they can occur on the Y chromosome.
Who are the carriers in sex linked traits?
Carrier is basically when you dont have that disease but you have the gene to past it down to your children. i think this is the correct definition coz like my science taecher: Mr Aiden Kelly, like told me this. so yeh.
Can males be carriers of sexlinked traits?
No. Carriers are people that carry the gene for something but exhibit no phenotype for it. Since males have no extra copy to hide a recessive trait, they cannot be carriers for sex linked traits.Answ2. Followers of this question should consult say haemophilia in wikipedia.com.
What are characteristics of sex-linked traits?
Sex-linked traits are usually passed from mother to son by a defective gene on the X chromosome.Three examples of sex-linked traits are:Color blindnessHemophiliaBaldness
How are sex-linked traits inherited?
Sex-linked traits are inherited from the organism's parents.
How does the inheritence of X linked traits differ from that of other traits?
X-linked traits are transferred from parents, or a parentto their offspring on the X Chromosome. That is the biggest difference--as opposed to being located on any chromosome, X-linked traits are only transferred on X Chromosomes. A common X-linked trait is actually colorblindness. Often, X-linked traits or disorders are recessive; since men have only one X chromosome (because they are XY), they are often more prone to X-linked disorders, whereas women, who have two X chromosomes, often become "carriers"--that is, they have one X chromosome with a certain trait, but the other X chromosome has a dominant trait that masks the manifestation of the other trait.
A trait controlled by a gene on the sex chromosome is know as a?
Sex-linked traits
What are some traits affected by?
some traits are affected by the enviornment, mutations, and your DNA.
Are sex linked traits also called X-linked traits?
Because the Y chromosome is so small and has relatively few genes, most sex-linked traits are governed by genes of the X sex chromosome, and are therefore X-linked.
How does the inheritance of x-linked traits differ from that of other traits?
X- linked traits can only be inherited through the x-chromosome, while other traits are inherited either by both the x and y chromosome or just the y-chromosome. Source: BSCS Biology: A Molecular Approach, Blue Version Ninth Edition
What do slashes mean in sex linked traits?
Slashes in what? I don't know of any connection or notation for sex-linked traits involving slashes.
How x linked traits affect the inheritance of sex linked traits?
Females have 2 X chromosomes so the X-linked genes follow the same rules of dominance & recessivity as the genes on the autosomes.
