Non-Mendelian Inheritance

Question 1

Which statement about Thomas Hunt Morgan’s conclusion is true?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: Traits like white eye color in fruit flies are linked to the X chromosome.

Question 2

Look at the Punnett square for an X-linked recessive disease. Is it possible for a female offspring to have the disease?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: no

Question 3

have two X chromosomes, while have one X chromosome and one Y chromosome.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Females; B: Males; C: females; D: males

Question 4

Which statement about sex-linked traits is true?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: Sex-linked traits may be passed from parent to offspring on either the X chromosome or the Y chromosome.

Non-Mendelian Inheritance Answers