The presence of a beard on some goats is determined by an autosomal gene that is dominant in males and recessive in females. Heterozygous males are bearded, while heterozygous females are beardless. What type of inheritance is exhibited by this trait?
A) sex-linked
B) sex-limited
C) sex-influenced
D) autosomal recessive
E) autosomal dominant

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This trait is sex-influenced because the expression of the gene is affected by the sex of the individual, being dominant in males and recessive in females.

The Presence of a Beard on Some Goats Is Determined