What is a sex-linked gene? A. A gene that influences sexual behavior B. A gene that has greater effects on one sex than the other C. A gene on either the X or Y chromosome D. A gene that becomes activated during sexual behavior

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What is a sex-linked gene?
A. A gene that influences sexual behavior
B. A gene that has greater effects on one sex than the other
C. A gene on either the X or Y chromosome
D. A gene that becomes activated during sexual behavior

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