A Man Who Carries a Harmful Sex-Linked (On the X

question 53

Multiple Choice

A man who carries a harmful sex-linked (on the X chromosome) gene will pass the gene on to

• A) all of his daughters.
• B) half of his daughters.
• C) all of his sons.
• D) half of his sons.
• E) all of his sons and daughters.

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Definitions:

Altruism

Actions performed voluntarily with the intention of helping someone else that entail no expectation of receiving a reward or benefit in return (except possibly an internal feeling of having done a good deed for someone).

Support

The act of providing assistance, encouragement, or comfort to others, often in times of need or to help achieve goals.

Confederate

An individual or entity allied with others for a common purpose, often used in historical contexts to refer to states or groups in the American Civil War.

Bystanders

Individuals who are present at an event or incident but do not take part in it, sometimes within the context of witnessing an emergency or a situation requiring intervention.