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Sex Traits Gender Related Autosomal Sex Linked Types Limited

Sex-related traits can be autosomal or sex-linked, with sex-limited traits expressed only in one gender and sex-influenced traits being more prevalent in one gender due to hormonal factors.

Sex-related traits can be autosomal or sex-linked, including sex-limited traits (expressed only in one gender, e.g., milk production) and sex-influenced traits (more common in one gender due to hormonal differences, e.g., balding).

Front sex related traits
autosomal or sex-linked?
Types
Back they can be either

Sex limited traits:
only in one gender eg milk, beard

Sex influenced traits:
more common in one gender due to hormonal differences
eg balding (autosomal), muscle mass, body hair.

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