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Which individuals are more affected by sex linked traits?

A.) Females
B.) Males
C.) Children
D.) Adults

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Answer: B males because they only have a single copy of X chromosomes

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Answer:

B. Males

Step-by-step explanation:

In a sex-linked disease, it is usually males who are affected because they have a single copy of X chromosome that carries the mutation. In females, the effect of the mutation may be masked by the second healthy copy of the X chromosome.

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