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Sex-limited and sex-linked genes are located on:

A

Autosomes

B

X-chromosome

C

Y-chromosome

D

Both (b) and (c )

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To answer the question regarding the location of sex-limited and sex-linked genes, we can break down the concepts step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Sex-Limited Genes**: - Sex-limited genes are those that are present in both males and females but are expressed in only one sex. - For example, certain traits may only be visible in males even though the genes for those traits are present in both genders. 2. **Understanding Sex-Linked Genes**: - Sex-linked genes are located on the sex chromosomes, which in humans are the X and Y chromosomes. - These genes can be responsible for traits that are inherited differently in males and females due to the presence of the Y chromosome in males and the X chromosome in both sexes. 3. **Location of Genes**: - Sex-limited genes can be found on autosomes (non-sex chromosomes) as well as on sex chromosomes. However, their expression is limited to one sex. - Sex-linked genes are specifically located on the X and Y chromosomes. In humans, most sex-linked traits are associated with the X chromosome because it carries more genes than the Y chromosome. 4. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the correct answer to the question is that sex-limited genes can be located on autosomes or sex chromosomes, while sex-linked genes are located on both the X and Y chromosomes. - The final answer is that sex-limited and sex-linked genes are located on both B (X chromosome) and C (Y chromosome). ### Final Answer: Both B and C (i.e., X chromosome and Y chromosome).
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Knowledge Check

  • Sex limited and sex linked genes are located oin

    A
    Autosomes q
    B
    X-chromosome
    C
    Y-chromosome
    D
    Both A and B
  • Sex -linked genes of man are

    A
    Present on X-chromosome
    B
    Present on autosomes
    C
    Present on short arm (p) of Y-chromosome present on long arm (q) Of Y-chromosome
    D
    Present on long arm (q) of Y-chromosome
  • Sex-linked traits are

    A
    Carried on an autosome, but expressed only in males
    B
    Coded by genes located on a sex chromosome
    C
    Found in only one of the mother sex, depending on the sex-determination system of the species
    D
    Always inherited from the mother in mammals and fruit flies
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