X-Linked Genes Have Different Patterns of Expression in Females and Males

question 16

Multiple Choice

X-linked genes have different patterns of expression in females and males because

• A) they are suppressed in males.
• B) they are expressed in females only.
• C) males have only one copy of these genes.
• D) they determine maleness or femaleness.
• E) there are two copies in males.

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