Sex-linked inheritance means which of the following?
A)The gene is on an X or a Y chromosome.
B)The gene is dormant until after puberty.
C)The gene is only inherited by females.
D)The gene is only active in males.

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Sex-linked inheritance refers to genes that are located on the X or Y chromosome. These genes are inherited differently between males and females, as females have two X chromosomes while males have one X and one Y chromosome. Therefore, the inheritance pattern is linked to the sex of the individual. Option B and C are not true, and option D is inaccurate as sex-linked genes can be active in both males and females.

Sex-Linked Inheritance Means Which of the Following