WAEC Biology 2004 Question 50

Question 50

Chromosomes, DNA and Sex Linkage

Which of these physiological variations is sex-linked?

  1. A.albinism
  2. B.blood groups
  3. C.sickle-cell anaemia
  4. D.haemophilic condition
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Answer: D (haemophilic condition)

Explanation

The gene for haemophilia is carried on the X chromosome, so it is sex-linked and mostly affects males.