Recessive characters are expressed in the subsequent generation only:
When they are present on X chromosome of male
The correct option is C:
Explanation of the correct option:
Explanation of the incorrect options:
Option A:
The presence of recessive characters in any autosome does not guarantee the expression of the recessive characters.
Option B:
The genes need to be present on both the chromosomes to be expressed in a recessive form which is very rare.
Option D:
Final answer: Recessive characters are expressed in the subsequent generation only when they are present on the X chromosome of males.