Inheritance of ABO Blood Types Is an Example of

question 10

Multiple Choice

Inheritance of ABO blood types is an example of .

• A) sex-linked inheritance
• B) incomplete dominance
• C) codominance

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Definitions:

Hemizygous

Relates to having only a single copy of a gene instead of the typical two; common in sex-linked traits where the gene is located on a sex chromosome.

X-linked Alleles

Alleles that are located on the X chromosome, which can result in different patterns of inheritance and expression in males and females due to the presence of a single X chromosome in males.

Homozygous

Having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes, resulting in a specific genotype for that trait.

Heterozygous

Having two different alleles at a specific locus on a pair of homologous chromosomes, resulting in genetic variation.