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In Biology / High School | 2025-07-08

Y-linked traits, while rare, can occur and are inherited by:
A. males and females.
B. only males.
C. only females.
D. neither.

Asked by Zaboogie56

Answer (2)

Y-linked traits are inherited exclusively by males, as they are associated with genes on the Y chromosome. Females do not inherit these traits because they do not have a Y chromosome. Thus, the correct answer is that only males can inherit Y-linked traits. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-08

Y-linked traits are inherited exclusively by males because they are linked to genes on the Y chromosome, which only males possess. This means that traits can only be passed from a father to his son. Therefore, the correct answer is B. only males.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-27