If a trait is X-linked recessive, who would express the trait? A) females homozygous for the dominant allele and males hemizygous for the recessive allele B) heterozygous females and males hemizygous for the dominant allele C) females homozygous for the recessive allele and males hemizygous for the recessive allele D) females homozygous for the recessive allele and males hemizygous for the dominant allele E) the same proportions of females and males

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If a trait is X-linked recessive, who would express the trait?

A) females homozygous for the dominant allele and males hemizygous for the recessive allele

B) heterozygous females and males hemizygous for the dominant allele

C) females homozygous for the recessive allele and males hemizygous for the recessive allele

D) females homozygous for the recessive allele and males hemizygous for the dominant allele

E) the same proportions of females and males

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