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Genes located on Y-chromosome are...

Genes located on Y-chromosome are

A

mutant genes

B

sex-linked genes

C

autosomal genes

D

holandric genes

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Holandric genes are those that occur on the Y-chromosome only they are not expressed in females. These genes are directly transmitted from father to son. Hairy ears (hypertrichosis) in man is inherited through genes on Y-chromosomes.
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