X-linked recessive traits appear more frequently in females than in males, and can be recognized in a pedigree because of this. O True O False
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If a female inherits one copy of the recessive allele, she will be a carrier. However, males only have one X chromosome, so if they inherit the recessive allele, they will express the trait. Show more…
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