Practice mode Inheritance

A trait controlled by a gene found only on the Y chromosome will be passed ____.

Correct answer B. from a father to all of his sons

Explanation

Y-linked (holandric) genes are carried only by males and every son inherits his father's Y chromosome. No daughters receive it, as they inherit their father's X.

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