If a trait is located on the X chromosome, why do males exhibit the trait all the time?
A) Males have two X chromosomes.
B) Males have two Y chromosomes.
C) Males have only one X chromosome.
D) Males have only one Y chromosome.

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Males have only one X chromosome, so if a trait is located on the X chromosome, they will express it because they do not have a second X chromosome to potentially mask the trait.

If a Trait Is Located on the X Chromosome, Why