Practice Sex-Linked Inheritance - 5.5.2 | 5. Genetics | ICSE Class 11 Biotechnology
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does sex-linked inheritance refer to?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the chromosomes we inherit from our parents.

Question 2

Easy

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

πŸ’‘ 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

πŸ’‘ 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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how females inherit their X chromosomes.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Draw a Punnett square to visualize inheritance.

Question 2

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about family lineage and genetic testing.

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