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Explain how sex-linked inheritance occurs

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Sex linked inheritance usually occurs on the X chromosome. Males have one X, meaning if they receive the specific sex linked gene, they will have the trait. However for a female to possess the trait, she must receive 2 X chromosomes for that trait.
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