Which of the Following Is NOT Correct About X-Linked Characteristics

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT correct about X-linked characteristics?

• A)More males than females are affected.
• B)If a female exhibits the trait,all of her sons will also inherit and exhibit it.
• C)Females can be carriers of the gene without showing it.
• D)Males have two copies of the alleles for the trait,but females have only one.

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