GENETICS AND EVOLUTION
GENETIC BASIS OF INHERITANCE
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Question
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If a trait, like colorblindness, is a sex-linked trait, who is more likely to get the disorder?
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Females
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Males
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Females and males equally
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No one is likely to get the disorder
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Males have 1 X chromosome and 1 Y chromosome, and females have 2 X chromosomes. The genes that can give you red-green color blindness are passed down on the X chromosome. Since it’s passed down on the X chromosome, red-green color blindness is more common in men.
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