A trait whose alleles are present in both male and female but expresses more in one sex than other
Correct answer: B. Sex-influenced trait
- A. Sex-linked trait
- B. Sex-influenced trait
- C. Sex-limited trait
- D. Y-linked trait
Explanation
Sex-linked, as related to genetics, refers to characteristics (or traits) that are influenced by genes carried on the sex chromosomes. In humans, the term often refers to traits or disorders influenced by genes on the X chromosome, as it contains many more genes than the smaller Y chromosome.
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