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

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Males and females have different sex chromosomes.

Step-by-step explanation:

Sex Linked trait is controlled by the chromosomes while other traits are controlled by autosomes. The autosomal cells and traits have a constant characteristics in a human being. The chromosomal cells however vary. The male chromosome XY is different from the female chromosome XX.

This is the reason why sex-linked traits follow different patterns of inheratance than other traits as a result of the Males and females having different sex chromosomes is valid.

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