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Sex-linked inheritance was discovered by...

Sex-linked inheritance was discovered by

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Tjio and Levan in human

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T.H. Morgan in Drosophila

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Haldane through pedigree analysis in human

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H.J. Muller in Drosophila

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks who discovered sex-linked inheritance. This refers to the inheritance patterns of traits that are associated with genes located on sex chromosomes. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The options provided are: - T. Joe Unlevin in Humans - T.H. Morgan in Drosophila - Haldane through pedigree analysis in Humans - H. J. Muller in Drosophila 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - **T. Joe Unlevin**: While he contributed to genetics, he is not known for discovering sex-linked inheritance. - **T.H. Morgan**: He is a prominent figure in genetics and is known for his work with Drosophila (fruit flies). He discovered the concept of sex-linked inheritance. - **Haldane**: He made significant contributions to population genetics but did not discover sex-linked inheritance. - **H. J. Muller**: He is known for his work on mutations but not specifically for sex-linked inheritance. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, T.H. Morgan is the correct answer. He discovered sex-linked inheritance while studying Drosophila melanogaster (fruit flies) and demonstrated the concept of crisscross inheritance. 5. **Final Answer**: The correct answer is **T.H. Morgan in Drosophila**. ---
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