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Holandric genes/direct transmission of traits from father to son occurs through.

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Autosomes

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X-chromosome

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Y-chromosome

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Y-chromosome
The genes that are carried on the Y chromosome are called holandric genes. Holandric genes can only be passed by males onto their sons.
So, the correct answer is 'Y-chromosome'

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