Multiple choice

With respect to X-linked genes, males are said to be

  1. heterozygous

  2. hemizygous

  3. homozygous

  4. both homozygous and hemizygous

  5. both homozygous and heterozygous

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B Correct answer
Explanation

With respect to X-linked genes males are said to be hemizygous. Having some single copies of genes in an otherwise diploid cell or organism is hemizygous.