Females have 2X chromosomes and can be homozygous or heterozygous, making X-linked dominant traits more common in females, while X-linked recessive traits are more common in males.
Las mujeres tienen 2X y pueden ser homocigotas o heterocigotas, por lo que los rasgos dominantes ligados al X son más comunes en mujeres, mientras que los recesivos ligados al X son más comunes en hombres.
| Front | Females have 2X so can be ... so X-linked dominant traits are ... in females, while ... in males |
|---|---|
| Back | homozygous or heterozygous, more common, X-linked recessive traits are more common |
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