Which of the Following Is a Mechanism That Can Compensate

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a mechanism that can compensate for an abnormal number of sex chromosomes in an individual? 1.Each X-linked gene could work twice as hard in males as it does in females
2) One copy of each X-linked gene could be inactivated in females
3) Each X-linked gene could work half as hard in females as it does in males

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 1 and 3
• E) All of these

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