Monday, February 10, 2020

Sex-Linked or X-Linked Pattern of Inheritance

Sex-Linked genes are recessive.  Sex linked genes are carried on the X chromosome and not on the Y chromosomes.  As a result, men are afflicted by these conditions more than women are.

This is an important topic.  If you were absent from class, get the notes from a classmate and read the section from the textbook on Google Classroom. 

Some examples of other sex-linked genes are:
1) Deafness (congenital) ( some other forms of deafness too)
2) Red green colorblindness
3) Mental disability
4) Short stature (idiopathic familial)
5) Melanoma
6) Hemophilia









Image result for sex linked disorders list

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