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Which of the following is an example of an X-linked trait?

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Which of the following is an example of an X-linked trait?

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  • Hypertrichosis

  • ABO blood type

  • Haemophilia

  • Height

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Solution

Haemophilia is a classic example of an X-linked recessive trait. It is caused by a mutation in genes on the X chromosome that code for blood clotting factors. Other X-linked examples include colour blindness, muscular dystrophy, and night blindness.

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