WAEC Biology 2026 Question 24

Question 24

Chromosomes, DNA and Sex Linkage

The following conditions are sex-linked except

  1. A.haemophilia
  2. B.muscular dystrophy
  3. C.diabetes
  4. D.colour blindness
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (diabetes)

Explanation

Haemophilia, colour blindness and (Duchenne) muscular dystrophy are carried on the X chromosome; diabetes is not sex-linked.