Which Mode of Transmission Occurs When a Trait Is Controlled

question 138

Multiple Choice

Which mode of transmission occurs when a trait is controlled by a recessive gene on the X chromosome?

• A)The trait will be more commonly expressed in females than in males.
• B)The trait will be more commonly expressed in males than in females.
• C)The trait can be expressed only in females.
• D)The trait can be expressed only in males.

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