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it depends on which gender has dwarfism so if the women has dwarfism the she could have a baby that has dwarfism

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Q: Is dwarfism x or y linked?
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What are sex linked genes on?

Sex-linked genes are on the X and/or Y chromosomes.


Sex-linked genes are usually found in which chromosome?

Sex linked genes are located on the sex chromosomes.


What do you call the genes that are located on the sex chromosomes?

genes located on sex chromosomes are called sex-linked genes. In humans, there are two types of sex chromosomes: X and Y chromosomes.Genes located on the X chromosome are called X-linked and genes located on the Y chromosome are called Y-linked chromosomes.


What is X-linked and Y-linked inheritance?

X-linked inheritance refers to genetic traits or disorders that are carried on the X chromosome, while Y-linked inheritance refers to traits or disorders that are carried on the Y chromosome. X-linked inheritance typically affects males more often than females, as males have only one X chromosome. In contrast, Y-linked inheritance is passed exclusively from father to son.


What are the genes carries on the x and y chromosomes called?

The genes carried on the X chromosome are called X-linked genes, while the genes carried on the Y chromosome are called Y-linked genes. These genes play a role in determining various traits and characteristics in individuals.


What chromosome contains sex-linked genes?

X and Y


Which chromosome contains sex linked genes?

Both X and Y chromosomes i.e. Allosome 23rd pair contains sex linked genes.


Why are x linked alleles expressed in males even if they are recessive?

X-linked are not recessive nor dominant. X-linked just do not show. On the sex-linked chromosomes the Y chromosome of the X-Y pair dominates the trait whether its recessive or dominant!Actually, all x-linked alleles are expressed because males only have one x-chromosome, so whatever is there, dominant or recessive, is expressed.


What are genes called that are located on sex chromosomes?

genes located on sex chromosomes are called sex-linked genes. In humans, there are two types of sex chromosomes: X and Y chromosomes.Genes located on the X chromosome are called X-linked and genes located on the Y chromosome are called Y-linked chromosomes.


What is the defineion to sex linked trait?

A sex linked trait is from a gene that is on either the x or y chromosomes


Many sex-linked genes are located on?

The X & Y chromosomes.


Genes that are carried on the X or the Y chromosome?

Sex-Linked genes.