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1st Semes ter Final Since males have only one X chromosome , what can happen to linked A. All X-linked genes are expressed in the male. - B. No X-linked genes are expressed in the male. - C. Only X -linked genes are expressed in the male. D. Only Y -linked genes are expressed in the male.

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1st Semes ter Final
Since males have only one X chromosome , what can happen to linked
A. All X-linked genes are expressed in the male.
- B. No X-linked genes are expressed in the male.
- C. Only X -linked genes are expressed in the male.
D. Only Y -linked genes are expressed in the male.

1st Semes ter Final Since males have only one X chromosome , what can happen to linked A. All X-linked genes are expressed in the male. - B. No X-linked genes are expressed in the male. - C. Only X -linked genes are expressed in the male. D. Only Y -linked genes are expressed in the male.

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<p> A</p>

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<p> This is a question about genetics, aiming to understand the concepts of X-linkage and Y-linkage. The human male has one X- and one Y-chromosome. For females, due to the existence of two x chromosomes, if one has a mutation or non-functioning gene, the other can take over. However, for males, because they only have one X chromosome, any gene that’s on it will be expressed, regardless whether it’s dominant or recessive. This concept is known as 'X-linked gene expression' in males. The options B, C, D are incorrect as males do express X-linked genes because they have an x chromosome, not all genes expressed in a male are X-linked, they may also be autosomal (non-sex linked), and although Y-linked genes are expressed, the question is about what happens to X-linked genes in males.</p>
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