3.4.3 - Sex Linkage
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Practice Questions
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What chromosomes are responsible for sex linkage in humans?
💡 Hint: Think about human genetics and what determines male and female.
Name one X-linked recessive disorder.
💡 Hint: Consider common genetic conditions.
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Which chromosome is primarily associated with sex-linked traits?
💡 Hint: Think about which chromosome males have a single copy of.
True or False: Females can exhibit X-linked recessive traits.
💡 Hint: Remember how many X chromosomes females have.
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Analyze a fictional family's pedigree chart showing multiple generations and identify the inheritance pattern of an X-linked trait.
💡 Hint: Look for patterns where males are affected and females are carriers.
Discuss the potential impacts of X-linked traits on genetic counseling for families with a history of these traits.
💡 Hint: Think about how genetics inform future generations.
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