Sex linked genes are genes that are in the sex chromosomes and that are therefore inherited differently between males and females. In humans, the x (female) chromosome carries many genes, whereas the y (male) chromosome is deficient in genes Sex linkage applies to genes that are located on the sex chromosomes These chromosomes are crucial for determining an individual’s biological sex Each person inherits one sex chromosome from each parent, resulting in either an xx configuration for females or an xy.
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