Observe the given pedigree chart and answer the following questions. Identify whether the trait is sex linked or autosomal.

In the given diagram the trait is sex linked. As the character is inherited from one of the X chromosome of XY. Sex-linked describes the sex-specific patterns of inheritance and presentation when a gene mutation (allele) is present on a sex chromosome (allosome) rather than a non-sex chromosome (autosome). Sex linkage is the phenotypic expression of an allele that is dependent on the gender of the individual and is directly tied to the sex chromosomes.

Observe the given pedigree chart and answer the following questions. Give an example of a trait in human beings which shows such a pattern of inheritance.

Colour blindness is a defective condition of vision where the affected person cannot distinguish between red, green and blue colours. This happens due to the lack of cones in the retina of the eyes. It is a hereditary disease that cannot be cured.

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What is linkage? How many linkage groups do occur in human being?

Important Questions on Inheritance and Variation

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Write note on Phenylketonuria

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Biology Standard 12>Chapter 3 - Inheritance and Variation>Exercise>Q 3

Compare

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Biology Standard 12>Chapter 3 - Inheritance and Variation>Exercise>Q 3

Explain the chromosomal theory of inheritance.

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Biology Standard 12>Chapter 3 - Inheritance and Variation>Exercise>Q 3

Observe the given pedigree chart and answer the following questions.
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Identify whether the trait is sex linked or autosomal.

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Biology Standard 12>Chapter 3 - Inheritance and Variation>Exercise>Q 3

Observe the given pedigree chart and answer the following questions.
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Give an example of a trait in human beings which shows such a pattern of inheritance.