Genetics 19 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between autosomal and sex linked alleles?
A
autosomal are alleles 1-22, equal in both females and males. Sex linked traits are alleles are only found on sex chromosomes
2
Q
what are the sec chromosomes for males and females
A
XX - female , XY - male
3
Q
What does sex-linked genes mean?
A
Sex linked traits are connected to the sex chromosomes