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Question
What are X-linked genes?
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Solution
The genes which are present on the non-homologous region of X-chromosome are known as X-linked genes.
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the Biological/technical term for An alteration in the genetic material that can be inherited.
Match the terms in column I with their explanations in column II.
| Column I (Term) | Column I (Explanation) | ||
| a | genetics | 1 | Chromosomes similar in size and shape |
| b | Autosomes | 2 | The alternative forms of a gene |
| c | Recessive gene | 3 | Study of laws of inheritance of characters |
| d | Allele | 4 | A gene that can express only when in a similar pair |
| e | Homologous chromosomes | 5 | Chromosomes other than the pair of sex chromosomes |
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Given diagram is a simplified representation of human sex chromosome. The gene A and B could be of ______.
How many recessive alleles must a female possess to express an X-linked recessive trait like haemophilia?
