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The Punnett square for a sex-linked trait is shown. The recessive trait is carried only by the X chromosome. Xr is the recessive allele. Based on the Punnett square, which statement is true?

Xr X
X XrX XX
Y XrY XY
A.
Female offspring have a 50 percent chance of expressing the recessive trait.
B.
Both male offspring will express the recessive trait.
C.
Both female offspring will express the recessive trait.
D.
There’s a 50 percent chance the male offspring will express the recessive trait.

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A is the correct answe're bro

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