The trait diagrammed in Figure 24.4 is inherited as a(n)
A) dominant X-linked trait.
B) recessive X-linked trait.
C) recessive Y-linked trait.
D) autosomal dominant trait.
E) dominant Y-linked trait.

Question

The trait diagrammed in Figure 24.4 is inherited as a(n) 
A) dominant X-linked trait. 
B) recessive X-linked trait. 
C) recessive Y-linked trait. 
D) autosomal dominant trait. 
E) dominant Y-linked trait.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The trait is only expressed in males, indicating that it is on the X chromosome, and it skips generations, indicating that it is recessive. Therefore, the trait is a recessive X-linked trait.

The Trait Diagrammed in Figure 24