Question

A woman has an X-linked condition on one of her X chromosomes. This chromosome can be inherited by:

• A. only grandchildren
• B. only sons
• C. only daughters
• D. both sons and daughters

Answer 1

The correct option is D both sons and daughters

Sons and daughters inherit one X chromosome each from the mother.

Therefore, if a woman has an X-linked condition on one of her X chromosomes, then there is a chance that both sons and daughters can inherit that X-linked condition.

The grandchildren also have the chance to inherit that condition.

Hence, the correct option is d.