Question

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

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

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

X-linked genes have different inheritance patterns than genes on non-sex chromosomes (autosomes). That's because these genes are present in different copy numbers in males and females.