Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305112100
Author: Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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To differentiate: X-linked trait and a sex-influenced trait.

Introduction: X-linked traits denote that a gene for a particular trait is located on the X-chromosome. Sex influences traits denote that a gene for a particular trait is located on autosome but is influenced by the sex of that individual.

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