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Why do sex-linked traits follow different patterns of inheritance than other traits? O A. Males only have one X chromosome. O B. Females only carry dominant alleles. O C. Males only carry recessive alleles.
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Why do sex-linked traits follow different patterns of inheritance than other

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

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O A. Males only have one X chromosome.

Step-by-step explanation:

Males are XY and Females are XX. Based on this fact, option A is true. Option B is false b/c women can carry recessive alleles, option c is incorrect b/c males can carry dominant alleles, option D is incorrect b/c females have two X chromosomes.


From process of elimination, A is the best choice. Hope you get it right

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