In organisms with X and Y chromosomes, many more genes can be found on the X chromosome than on the Y chromosome. In mammals, how might this deviate from traits being expressed, according to Mendel? A.Females might exhibit a mix of traits rather than all dominant or all recessive traits. B.Only females will have the traits resulting from the X-linked genes. C.Females will overproduce some proteins in relation to males’ production levels. D.This will not result in individuals deviating from Mendel’s principles.

Name: In organisms with X and Y chromosomes, many more genes can be found on
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Description: In organisms with X and Y chromosomes, many more genes can be found on the X chromosome than on the Y chromosome. In mammals, how might this deviate from traits being expressed, according to Mendel? A.Females might exhibit a mix of traits rather than

Sex chromosomes are defined as the chromosomes responsible for determining whether the organism will be male or female. Mendel gave three laws for inheritance: (1) Law of segregation: It states that an organism will possess two alleles, and a parent will only pass a single allele to his/her offspring. (2) Law of independent assortment: It states that the alleles of two or more different genes will get sorted into gametes independent of each other. (3) Law of dominance: It states that one trait will conceal or affect the presence of the other trait for the same characteristic feature in a heterozygous organism. Thus, in mammals, more genes in the X chromosome will not cause any deviation in Mendel's laws because the whole chromosome is being transferred and not the individual genes. Therefore, the correct option is (D).Females exhibit homozygous conditions that XX, and thus, there is no mixing of traits taking place in the female organisms. Therefore, option (A) is incorrect. Males will also have the traits that result from X-linked genes because males get their X chromosome from the female only. Therefore, option (B) is wrong. Females do not overproduce proteins but only have a double dose of X-linked genes due to two X chromosomes. Therefore, option (C) is incorrect.Thus, it can be concluded that more genes in the X chromosome will not affect Mendel’s laws.