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A sex linked trait/disease is...

A sex linked trait/disease is

A

Colour blindness/haemophilia

B

Night blindness/albinism

C

Myxiedema/beri-beri

D

Deafness/tylosis

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Sex-Linked Traits/Diseases:** - A sex-linked trait or disease is one that is associated with a gene located on a sex chromosome, typically the X chromosome. These traits can be inherited in a manner that is different from autosomal traits. 2. **Identifying the Options:** - The options provided are: 1. Colorblindness or Hemophilia 2. Night blindness or Albinism 3. Myxedema or Beriberi 4. Deafness or Loss of hearing 3. **Analyzing the First Option (Colorblindness and Hemophilia):** - **Colorblindness:** This is an X-linked recessive trait. It is more commonly expressed in males because they have only one X chromosome. - **Hemophilia:** This is also an X-linked recessive disorder that results in a deficiency of clotting factors, making it more prevalent in males. 4. **Analyzing the Second Option (Night Blindness and Albinism):** - **Night Blindness:** This condition is primarily due to a deficiency of vitamin A and is not sex-linked. - **Albinism:** This is an autosomal recessive trait and is not linked to the sex chromosomes. 5. **Analyzing the Third Option (Myxedema and Beriberi):** - **Myxedema:** This condition is associated with hypothyroidism and is not sex-linked. - **Beriberi:** This is caused by a deficiency of vitamin B1 (thiamine) and is also not sex-linked. 6. **Analyzing the Fourth Option (Deafness):** - **Deafness:** This can be caused by various factors, including genetic mutations, but it is not specifically a sex-linked trait. 7. **Conclusion:** - The only option that contains traits/diseases that are sex-linked is the first option: Colorblindness and Hemophilia. Both are X-linked recessive disorders that predominantly affect males. **Final Answer:** A sex-linked trait/disease is Colorblindness or Hemophilia. ---
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