Question

Name the disorder inherited through the Y-chromosome

Answer 1

Y-linked inheritance -

1. Inheritance of gene on the Y-chromosome. It occurs in only males since only males have the Y-chromosome.
2. It is also called holandric inheritance.

Following are the disorder inherited through the Y-chromosome:

1. Hypertrichosis of ears: It is a disorder in which there is a noticeable growth of hair along the outside margin of the ear.
2. Webbed toes: The condition of webbed toes is defined by a web-like interconnection between the second and third toes.
3. Porcupine man: Porcupine man is a disorder in which the skin thickens and darkens with time, becoming scaly, rough, and bristly.