Which of the following is true of sex chromosomes?
A. The X chromosome contains about 2,000 active genes, whereas the Y chromosome contains fewer than 100.
B. Females carry one copy of the X chromosome, while males carry two.
C. Sex-linked characteristics are more likely to appear on the Y chromosome than the X chromosome.
D. X and Y chromosomes have about the same number of active genes.
Answer: A
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