What type of gene is considered recessive and located only on the X chromosome?

A) heterozygous
B) X-linked
C) homozygous
D) recessive

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What type of gene is considered recessive and located only on the X chromosome?A) heterozygousB) X-linkedC) homozygousD) recessive

yahaira gonzalez · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  A gene that is located only on the X chromosome and is considered recessive is known as X-linked. This means that the trait will only be expressed in individuals who have two copies of the recessive allele, which are more likely to be male since they only have one X chromosome. Females have two X chromosomes, so they may carry one copy of the recessive allele without expressing the trait.

What type of gene is considered recessive and located only on the X chromosome?

A) heterozygous
B) X-linked
C) homozygous
D) recessive

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