Multiple choice

The genes for a trait are inherited by son & daughter of a couple but only show up in the phenotype of daughter, they are referred to as

  1. sex-controlled genes

  2. codominant genes

  3. sex-limited genes

  4. sex-linked genes
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Only one gender actually has sex-limited genes expressed in the phenotype, while both inherit them. The typical heavy male facial beard is an example of a trait whose inheritance follows this pattern.

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