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What do you understand by sex-linked characters?
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Solution
Sex-linked characters are traits determined by genes located on the sex chromosomes, particularly the X chromosome. These genes show unique patterns of inheritance because males (XY) have only one X chromosome, while females (XX) have two.
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Chapter 5: Principles of Inheritance and Variation - Test Your Progress [Page 206]
