What is the difference between sex-linked traits and autosomal traits in humans? A. Sex-linked traits only affect females, while autosomal traits affect both males and females. B. Sex-linked traits are passed on through the X and Y chromosomes, while autosomal traits are passed on through the other 22 chromosomes. C. Sex-linked traits can only be passed from fathers to sons, while autosomal traits can be passed on from both parents to offspring of any sex. D. Sex-linked traits refer to genes that are on the X and Y chromosomes, while autosomal traits refer to genes on all 23 chromosomes.

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Midnight

Biology

22 July, 03:38

What is the difference between sex-linked traits and autosomal traits in humans? A. Sex-linked traits only affect females, while autosomal traits affect both males and females. B. Sex-linked traits are passed on through the X and Y chromosomes, while autosomal traits are passed on through the other 22 chromosomes. C. Sex-linked traits can only be passed from fathers to sons, while autosomal traits can be passed on from both parents to offspring of any sex. D. Sex-linked traits refer to genes that are on the X and Y chromosomes, while autosomal traits refer to genes on all 23 chromosomes.

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Violet Bishop · Answer 1

Sex chromosome: X and Y

Autosomal chromosome: the remaining 22 chromosome

Answer is B

Ernesto Floyd · Answer 2

The correct option is B.

Explanation:

If a gene is present on any one of the sex chromosomes that is X chromosome or Y chromosome is termed as a sex-linked trait. It is because of the sex of the individual that influences expression of the gene. There are other 22 pairs of chromosomes (humans) that are non-sex chromosomes. these are termed as autosomes. These autosomal chromosomes also carry genes that express traits called autosomal traits.