Which gender (male or female) is most likely to have X-linked traits?

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Norris

Biology

4 January, 22:31

Which gender (male or female) is most likely to have X-linked traits?

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Jamison Mccarty · Answer 1

X - linked traits would be more common in males as compared to females.

Explanation:

The genes which are present on the X chromosome are known as X - linked and the traits which arise due to them are known as X - linked traits. In females, both the sex chromosomes are XX. In males, one of the sex chromosomes is X whereas the other is Y. Hence, a single allele of the gene on the X chromosome will result in the occurrence of the trait in males. Whereas, in females, either both the alleles will have to be similar or one of the them should be dominant for a trait to occur. This is the reason why X - linked traits are more common in males.