Sex-linked traits of a man are present on ______________.

X-chromosome

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Autosomes

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Short arm (p) of Y-chromosome

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Long arm (q) of Y-chromosome

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The correct option is C Short arm (p) of Y-chromosome
Answer is "Short arm (p) of Y-chromosome" i.e. option C
Short arm (p) of Y-chromosome is also known as SRY (Sex-determining region Y) it is essential requirement to initiate testis development in human embryos.
Autosomes are the other 22 pairs of chromosomes and are not linked to sex traits.

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