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Why do sex-linked traits follow different patterns of inheritance than other

traits?
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A. Females only carry dominant alleles.
B. Females only have one X chromosome.
C. Males only have one X chromosome.
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D. Males only carry recessive alleles.

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Answer:D

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males only have one x chromosome (d)

in sex linked traits males always express it as they have x y chromosomes and can't cover up the trait whereas females have two x chromosomes and can cover up the trait

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