In humans, pattern baldness follows a sex-influenced pattern of inheritance. A heterozygous male has the phenotype and a heterozygous female has a phenotype.
A) Y-linked, X-linked
B) nonbald, bald
C) X-linked, Y-linked
D) bald, nonbald
E) none of the above

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Pattern baldness is a sex-influenced trait, meaning it is autosomal but expressed differently in males and females. In this case, a heterozygous male will exhibit baldness, while a heterozygous female will not.

In Humans, Pattern Baldness Follows a Sex-Influenced Pattern of Inheritance