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Sex-Linked Inheritance

This document discusses sex-linked inheritance and traits. It begins by explaining that females have two X chromosomes and males have one X and one Y chromosome, which determines their gender. It then discusses how sex-linked traits are inherited, noting that traits on the X chromosome can be passed from mother to child. Examples given of sex-linked disorders are hemophilia and colorblindness. The document provides examples of how to analyze inheritance of sex-linked traits using Punnett squares.

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Sex-Linked Inheritance

This document discusses sex-linked inheritance and traits. It begins by explaining that females have two X chromosomes and males have one X and one Y chromosome, which determines their gender. It then discusses how sex-linked traits are inherited, noting that traits on the X chromosome can be passed from mother to child. Examples given of sex-linked disorders are hemophilia and colorblindness. The document provides examples of how to analyze inheritance of sex-linked traits using Punnett squares.

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DO NOW

Warm up Question
DO NOW Warm up Question
DO NOW Warm up Question
Sex-Linked Inheritance
Q4: How can the genetic similarities and differences within and between species be compared?

model the formation of new combinations of genotypes produced during meiosis, including but not limited to:

● interpreting examples of autosomal, sex-linkage, codominance, incomplete dominance and multiple alleles
(ACSBL085)

constructing and interpreting information and data from pedigrees and Punnett squares
Learning Intentions Success Criteria

● We are learning about I will be successful when..

inheritance of traits on the


X and Y chromosome ● I can explain the difference between
between male and female karyotypes

● I can explain how sex is determined


● We are learning how to
interpret and analyse sex- ● I can explain and analyse the inheritance
linkage genetics using Punnett of traits carried on the X and Y
chromosome.
squares (and pedigrees)
Sex-Linked
We have 22 pairs of
Autosomal Chromosomes

and 1 pair of Sex Linked


Chromosomes.

Inheritance of
XX = Female
XY = Male

Males will always inherit


their X from their mum, and
Y from their Dad.
Is it mum or dad
that determines
our gender?
What is the
chance of being
Male?
Female?
Sex Determination
Sex Determination: More Complicated Than You Thought - YouTube
Sex-Linked Inheritance

Females will inherit 1 X


chromosome from their Mother
and 1 X chromosome from their
Father.

Males will inherit 1 X chromosome


from their Mother and their fathers
only Y chromosome.
Secrets of the X chromosome - Robin Ball - YouTube
Sex-Linked Traits
Example of a sex linked disorders are
Haemophilia (The Royal Disease) and
Colourblindness

The disorder is carried on the X Chromosome.

Females require TWO Copies to be affected.

If they only have one they are a Carrier of the


disease, but unaffected.

Males are affected if they inherit an


affected X chromosome.
EnChroma® Colour Blind Test | Test Your Col
our Vision

Example Question 2019 (sample), Q7

B
Example Question 2019 (sample), Q8

C
Sex Linked Traits - Application Questions

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