Question

How are sex-linked traits inherited?

Answer 1

Answer;

Alleles are passed from the parents’ sex chromosomes to the sex chromosomes in the offspring.

Explanation;

-Sex linked traits are traits that are carried by the sex chromosomes and inherited together.

-Gene exists in alternative forms called alleles and each allele for a trait is inherited from each parent.

-Sex traits, like the other traits, are passed from parents to off spring through the process of sexual reproduction.

Answer 2

The right answer for this question is C - sex-linked traits are inherited through alleles, which are passed from the parents' nonsex chromosomes to the sex chromosomes in the offspring. This means that the child will have a combination of both parents' nonsex chromosomes.