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Which of the following is not true about Y-linked disorders?

They can affect males or females

They only affect males.

They involve mutations along the Y chromosome.

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Answer:

The False statement is:

They can effect  males and females.

Explanation:

  • Y-chromosome is present only in males.
  • Y-chromosome contain only holandric genes i.e. they express themselves only in males.
  • Mutation in Y-chromosome leads to Y-linked disorders.
  • Since the Y- chromosome is present only in males, the disorder is also seen  in males and not in females.
  • The trait is transmitted to the son from their father.
  • Example of Y-linked disorder are, hairy ears, webbed toes etc

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