When X-Linked Traits Are Recessive, Males Who Express the Trait

question 11

Multiple Choice

When X-linked traits are recessive, males who express the trait:

• A)receive the recessive allele from their mothers.
• B)receive the recessive allele from their fathers.
• C)must receive recessive alleles from both parents.
• D)carry the recessive allele in their X chromosome.
• E)receive the recessive allele from their mothers and carry the recessive allele in their X chromosomes.

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