Practice Sex-linked Inheritance (5.5.2) - Genetics - ICSE Class 11 Biotechnology
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Sex-Linked Inheritance

Practice - Sex-Linked Inheritance

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Question 1 Easy

What does sex-linked inheritance refer to?

💡 Hint: Think about the chromosomes we inherit from our parents.

Question 2 Easy

Why are males more likely to express X-linked traits?

💡 Hint: Consider how many X's males have compared to females.

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Question 1

What is the primary reason males are more susceptible to X-linked disorders?

They have two X chromosomes
They inherit only one X chromosome
Both X chromosomes are affected

💡 Hint: Consider how many X chromosomes males possess versus females.

Question 2

True or False: Females can never express X-linked recessive traits.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how females inherit their X chromosomes.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A colorblind father (XcY) and a mother who is a carrier (XXc) are expecting a child. Describe the potential outcomes for both sons and daughters regarding color blindness inherited from the father.

💡 Hint: Draw a Punnett square to visualize inheritance.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss how X-linked traits may impact genetic counseling decisions for expecting parents.

💡 Hint: Think about family lineage and genetic testing.

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