DNA, RNA, Chromosomes, and GenesGenetics and the Human Genome |
What are examples of sex-linked traits? |
Sex-linked traits are most commonly found on the X chromosome and include color blindness (both red and green types), hemophilia (types A and B), icthyosis (a skin disorder causing large dark scales), and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Very few traits are Y-linked; for example, although relatively rare, hairy ears are a Y-linked trait.