Why Are Sex-Linked Traits Expressed More Frequently in Males Than

question 52

Multiple Choice

Why are sex-linked traits expressed more frequently in males than in females?

• A)Males have fewer chromosomes than females.
• B)Males have more chromosomes than females.
• C)Males have more sex chromosomes than females.
• D)Males have a smaller Y chromosome that contains fewer genes that correspond to the larger X chromosome.
• E)Males have a larger Y chromosome that contains more genes that correspond to the smaller X chromosome.

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