Sex-Linked Traits — Definition & Examples

His mother's X chromosome will mask the expression of his father's X chromosome, but not the autosomal one.

He only inherits his Y chromosome from his father, but can receive either autosomal chromosome and end up with a disease even if his mother is not a carrier.

He only inherits his Y chromosome from his father, but can receive either autosomal chromosome and end up with a disease if his mother is a carrier.

Autosomal chromosomes are passed on to children more frequently than sex linked ones.