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Males are generally more susceptible to sex-linked diseases, particularly those linked to the X chromosome, such as hemophilia and color blindness. This is because males have one X and one Y chromosome (XY), so any recessive allele on the X chromosome will express the disease. In contrast, females have two X chromosomes (XX), which provides a protective effect; if one X carries a recessive disease allele, the other X can often compensate. Consequently, females may be carriers without exhibiting symptoms, while males are more likely to be affected.
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Will a male be able to give X-linked genes to his daughter?
There are two sex chromosomes ... X and Y. Females have two X genes (XX) and males have XY. Therefore, a male MUST pass his X chromosome to his daughter ... otherwise, he'd have a son instead.
Why do you sex linked traits follow different patterns of inheritance then other traits?
Males and females have different sex chromosomes.
What are sex-link genes and their effects?
Since males are the only sex to have a y chromosome, only males can get genes that are linked to the Y chromosome. This means that some genetic diseases and conditions are more likely to be male such as color blindness.
What are the most sex linked conditions most often carried?
The most commonly sex-linked conditions are hemophilia, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and color blindness. These conditions are typically linked to genes on the X chromosome, making them more prevalent in males, who have only one X chromosome, compared to females, who have two. As a result, if a male inherits a faulty gene on his X chromosome, he will express the condition, while females may be carriers without showing symptoms.
Y linked genes are passed only from who?
Y-linked genes are only passed from father to son because the Y chromosome is inherited exclusively in a paternal manner. Since females inherit an X chromosome from each parent, they do not receive a Y chromosome from their father.
What gender inherits the y-linked trait?
male, their sex chromosomes are XY, females are always XX
Are male cheetahs bigger than the females or are females bigger than the males?
Male cheetahs are generally larger than females.
Who generally inherits sex-linked traits?
In humans there is a higher incidence of male children who phenotypically diplay a sex-linked trait. The inheritence level in females is about equal to that of the males but, because they have two X chromosomes they carry it genotypically but not phenotypically.
Is there more male or females working as teachers?
females
Why is homphilia more common in males then females?
It is an X-linked genetic disorder. Since males are XY and females are XX, it is a higher possibility that either parent is carrying the hemophilia allele which affects the X in either male / female or both.
Will a male be able to give X-linked genes to his daughter?
There are two sex chromosomes ... X and Y. Females have two X genes (XX) and males have XY. Therefore, a male MUST pass his X chromosome to his daughter ... otherwise, he'd have a son instead.
Does a male parakeet sit on the eggs?
Male parakeets cannot lay eggs--only females can.
Do male platypuses have darker fur than females?
No. Male platypuses do not have darker fur than females.
Can a male get herpes from females?
A male can get herpes from a female.
Are transsexuals male or females?
Transsexuals can be male OR female.
Who is bigger female or male?
Male. But it is the females that bite you.
Why do you sex linked traits follow different patterns of inheritance then other traits?
Males and females have different sex chromosomes.
