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Sex chromosomes themselves are not the expression of a trait; rather, they are structures that carry genes determining sexual characteristics and other traits. In humans, the presence of X and Y chromosomes influences sexual development, but the actual expression of traits is governed by the genes located on these chromosomes and their interactions with environmental factors. Thus, while sex chromosomes play a crucial role in determining certain traits, they do not directly represent the traits themselves.
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What kind of cross is it when a trait is passed on thhe sex chromosomes?
This is called a sex-linked trait.
Are xxy chromosomes an exaample incomplete dominance?
No actually it is a sex-linked trait.
Which trait listed below is considered to be sex-linked?
Sex-linked traits are typically associated with genes located on the sex chromosomes, particularly the X chromosome. Traits such as color blindness and hemophilia are classic examples of sex-linked conditions, as they are more frequently expressed in males who have only one X chromosome. In contrast, females have two X chromosomes, which can mask the expression of recessive traits. Therefore, a trait like color blindness is considered sex-linked.
What does sex linked mean?
It means genes are in sex chromosomes. Sex genes are related
Are dimples autosomal or sex linked?
Dimples are considered an autosomal trait, meaning they are inherited through genes located on autosomal chromosomes (non-sex chromosomes). This trait can be passed down from either parent to offspring regardless of gender.
How could chromosomes on your genes affect the expression of the trait?
because you want to have sex
What is a trait that is determined by a gene found on one of the sex chromosomes?
A sex linked trait.
What kind of cross is it when a trait is passed on thhe sex chromosomes?
This is called a sex-linked trait.
What is sex-link?
A sex-linked trait is a trait governed by genes on only one of the two sex chromosomes.
What is the defineion to sex linked trait?
A sex linked trait is from a gene that is on either the x or y chromosomes
What is a sex-linked trait and how does it differ from other types of genetic traits?
A sex-linked trait is a genetic characteristic that is determined by genes located on the sex chromosomes, specifically the X or Y chromosomes. This differs from other types of genetic traits because they are not influenced by the sex chromosomes and can be located on any of the other chromosomes in the cell.
Any trait regardless of weather or not it is Mendelian can also be sex linked if it is carried on one of the sex chromosomes, how does this affect the inheritance of the trait?
it dosent
On what chromosomes would a sex-linked trait be found in humans?
x
Normally how many chromosomes are required to determine the outward expression of a trait?
homologous pair
Are xxy chromosomes an exaample incomplete dominance?
No actually it is a sex-linked trait.
Which trait listed below is considered to be sex-linked?
Sex-linked traits are typically associated with genes located on the sex chromosomes, particularly the X chromosome. Traits such as color blindness and hemophilia are classic examples of sex-linked conditions, as they are more frequently expressed in males who have only one X chromosome. In contrast, females have two X chromosomes, which can mask the expression of recessive traits. Therefore, a trait like color blindness is considered sex-linked.
Explain how the expression of genes on sex chromosomes differs from the expression of genes on autosomal chromosomes?
Autosomes are identical to each other whereas sex chromosomes come in two forms, X and y and code for the sex linked characteristics (and some other traits) and are the 24th pair, determine sex.
