Biology for IGCSE & O level - Inheritance (Section 8 - No. 22)
Which of the following is a key difference between autosomal and sex-linked inheritance?
Autosomal traits affect only males, while sex-linked traits affect only females.
Autosomal traits are determined by genes on the sex chromosomes.
Sex-linked traits show different inheritance patterns based on sex.
Autosomal traits can skip generations, while sex-linked traits cannot.
Giải thích
Sex-linked traits, due to their location on sex chromosomes, show inheritance patterns that differ based on an individual's sex.