Can Males Be Carriers of an X-Linked Trait

question 277

Multiple Choice

Can males be carriers of an X-linked trait?

• A) Yes,because the Y chromosome also codes for the trait
• B) No,because males have two copies of the X chromosome
• C) No,because females do not pass X-linked traits to male offspring
• D) Yes,because males have one copy of the X chromosome
• E) No,because males have only one copy of the X chromosome

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