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Sex-linked Inheritance — Unit test

Question 2 • FL-2000310-Biology 1 Sem 1 - Flex

Which allele combination represents a male who has an X-linked recessive disorder?

Answer
A
XrY
B
XRY
C
XrXr
D
XRXr

Explanation

A male has one X chromosome and one Y chromosome. For an X-linked recessive disorder, a recessive allele on his only X chromosome is enough to cause the disorder, so the combination is XrY. Choice A, XrY, represents an affected male.

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