The genes which are confined only to the differential region of Y chromosome are called

Mutant

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Autosomal

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Holandric

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Completely sex-linked

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The correct option is C Holandric
Holandric means relating to a trait encoded by a gene or genes specific to the Y-chromosome and therefore occurring only in males. For example, a father having a gene for hairy ears (on his Y chromosome) will inherit the gene to his son but not to his daughter.

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