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Chapter 20, Problem 4RQ
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To differentiate: X-linked trait and a sex-influenced trait.
Introduction: X-linked traits denote that a gene for a particular trait is located on the X-chromosome. Sex influences traits denote that a gene for a particular trait is located on autosome but is influenced by the sex of that individual.
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