Where are sex linked genes of man located?

Present on X chromosome

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Present on autosomes

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Present on short arm (p) of Y chromosome

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Present on long arm (q) of Y chromosome

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Solution

The correct option is A Present on X chromosome
Genes that are located on sex chromosomes are known as sex-linked genes. In males, sex-linked genes are mostly located on X chromosome as Y chromosome has only about 26 genes out of which most are house-keeping genes and genes involved in sperm production.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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