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How are sex linked traits determined

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A sex-linked trait refers to genes that determine a specific structural or functional characteristic and are found on an X or Y sex chromosome.

Step-by-step explanation:

The X and Y sex chromosomes are what determine the sex of an individual, XY for male and XX for female. A sex chromosome-linked trait refers to specific genes located on one of the sex chromosomes.

In general, the X sex chromosome is capable of having more traits linked to it because it is larger than the Y chromosome.

Genes are what determine the morphological and functional characteristics of an individual. When specific genes are found on a sex chromosome, the traits that they determine will be given to the offspring through that chromosome.

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