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Sex linked character have a distinct fea...

Sex linked character have a distinct feature of

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Occurrence on X chromosome

B

Occurrence on Y- chromosome

C

Non criss cross inheritance

D

Criss cross inheritacne

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Definition of Sex-Linked Characters**: - Sex-linked characters refer to traits or diseases that are associated with genes located on the sex chromosomes, primarily the X chromosome. 2. **Examples of Sex-Linked Traits**: - Common examples of sex-linked traits include hemophilia and color blindness. These traits are often inherited in a specific manner due to their location on the X chromosome. 3. **Inheritance Patterns**: - Sex-linked traits are typically recessive. This means that for a male (who has only one X chromosome) to express a recessive trait, he only needs one copy of the allele. In contrast, females (who have two X chromosomes) need two copies of the recessive allele to express the trait. 4. **Crisscross Inheritance**: - Crisscross inheritance is a pattern observed in sex-linked traits. It describes how traits can be passed from a grandfather to a granddaughter through the daughter. For example, if a grandfather has a recessive trait on his X chromosome, he can pass it to his daughter (the mother), who may then pass it to her son or daughter. 5. **Conclusion**: - The distinct features of sex-linked characters are that they are located on the X chromosome, they often exhibit crisscross inheritance, and they are typically recessive in nature.
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