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Definition of Sex-Linked Inheritance

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In which of the following, the inheritance takes place only by male?

A

Nuclear

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Cytoplasmic

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C

Co-dominance

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Holandric inheritance

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Solution

The correct option is D Holandric inheritance
Holandric inheritance is an inheritance of genes on the Y chromosome. Because only males normally have Y chromosomes, Y-linked genes can only be transmitted from father to son. It is unique for males.

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