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Question

The traits controlled by recessive genes that are linked with the X chromosome only are called "X-linked recessive traits," and such genes are called "X-linked recessive genes." What is true about X-linked recessive traits?

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Answer

They are more common in males than females.

Answer

They show a zigzag pattern of inheritance.

Answer

Males are always hemizygous for X-linked recessive genes.

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The traits controlled by recessive genes that are linked with the X chromosome only are called "X-linked recessive traits," and such genes are called "X-linked recessive genes." What is true about X-linked recessive traits?