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In human the inheritance of sex linkage takes place through which of the following?

A

Autosome

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Y - chromosome

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C

X - chromosome

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Both B and C

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Solution

The correct option is C Both B and C
Sex linkage happens through chromosome X and Y. These are the chromosomes which are sex chromosomes, 23rd numbered chromosome in human beings.

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