Sex-linked traits:

a. are controlled by genes on the X and Y chromosomes.
b. are only inherited from the father.
c. appear more frequently in females if they are recessive.
d. cannot be visualized using a pedigree.
e. are only controlled by genes on the Y chromosome.


Ans: a. are controlled by genes on the X and Y chromosomes.

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