Why do affected males of X-linked traits not pass down the trait to their sons?
a.) males are more sensitive to mutations than females
b.) males have one X chromosome
c.) males are not predominantly affected
d.) males transmit their Y chromosome to their sons
Correct option is
Males have one x- chromosome
In x-linked recessive trait males can not pass/inherite the disease from father to son because due to the presence of only one x chromosome(recessive) it can not transmit disease.
The males passes x chromosome to females and female are having two x chromosomes. So, it acts as carrier.
If carrier female marries a normal male the disease is transmited from female to male.
Male have more chances of affecting than female.
Skip of generation is seen.
Ex; Colour bindness
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