Principle Of Inheritance And Variation Question 235

Question: In man sexlinked characters are mainly transmitted through [MP PMT 2004]

Options:

A) Y-chromosome

B) Autosomes

C) X-chromosome

D) X-chromosome, Y-chromosome and Autosomes

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Because males have only one X chromosome, Y being without alleles.

Therefore, even single recessive allele expresses its effect in males.