Sex influenced characters are due to which of the following genes?

Y linked genes

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X linked genes

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Autosomal genes

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Y linked gene modification

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Solution

The correct option is C Autosomal genes
The 22 pairs of chromosomes which are totally the same in male and female are known as autosomes and the genes present on them are called autosomal genes.
Sex influenced genes and sex limited genes are located on autosomes. While sex linked genes are located on X and Y chromosomes.

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