Sex-Linked Traits — Definition & Examples

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Why does an individual inherit only one sex chromosome from each parent?

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Option A: A

During meiosis, a quadruploid cell becomes four haploid gametes that contains one sex chromosome each. Only one gamete is used to reproduce.

Option B: B

During meiosis, a haploid cell becomes four diploid gametes that contain one sex chromosome each. Only one gamete is used to reproduce.

Option C: C

During meiosis, two diploid cells become four haploid gametes that contain one sex chromosome each. Only one gamete is used to reproduce.

Option D: D

During mitosis, one quadruploid cell becomes four haploid gametes with one sex chromosome each. Only one gamete is used to reproduce.

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