Gujarati
5.Molecular Basis of Inheritance
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In man sexlinked characters are mainly transmitted through

A

$Y$-chromosome

B

Autosomes

C

$X$-chromosome

D

$X$-chromosome, $Y$-chromosome and Autosomes

Solution

(c)Because males have only one $X$ chromosome, $Y$ being without alleles. Therefore, even single recessive allele expresses its effect in males.

Standard 12
Biology

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