Cliff has colorblindness and icthyosis, which causes scaly skin. both traits are x-linked recessive. the probability that he tra

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Cliff has colorblindness and icthyosis, which causes scaly skin. both traits are x-linked recessive. the probability that he tra

nsmits both traits to his sons is

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Liula [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-04T10:39:25+03:00

The probability of transmitting both traits to his son is Zero. This is because the son has one X chromosome and one Y chromosome (XX), therefore since the traits are linked to the X chromosomes, it means the son will only be a carrier but will not show the trait phenotypically.