Practice - Sex-Linked Inheritance
Practice Questions
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What does sex-linked inheritance refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about the chromosomes we inherit from our parents.
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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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary reason males are more susceptible to X-linked disorders?
💡 Hint: Consider how many X chromosomes males possess versus females.
True or False: Females can never express X-linked recessive traits.
💡 Hint: Think about how females inherit their X chromosomes.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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