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Explain why sex-linked traits show up in males more often than females. Draw a punnett square

for the following scenario: Hemophilia is a sex linked recessive trait. Cross a mother who is a
carrier for hemophilia and a father who does not have hemophilia. Explain the chance for a
daughter or a son to have the hemophilia trait?​

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Sex-linked traits show up in males more often because they only have one X chromosome (males are XY) and females have 2 (XX)

No daughters will actually have hemophilia, but they could be a carrier
There is a 50% chance that if they have a son he will have hemophilia
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