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Definition of Sex-Linked Inheritance

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The genes transmitted directly from a father to his sons only are known as

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Diandric

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Holandric

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Autosomal recessive

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Autosomal dominant

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Solution

The correct option is A Holandric
Holandric traits are the one genes for which are present on Y chromosome specific loci only. Since father transmits Y chromosome to son, holandric traits are transmitted from father to son with Y chromosome.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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