WAEC Biology 2022 Objective — Question 47
Question 47 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following statements about sex-linked traits is not correct?
- A. Males inherit sex-linked traits from their fathersCorrect
- B. Sex-linked traits are more common in males
- C. Females can be carriers because they are heterozygous for the trait
- D. Males only receive one sex chromosome
Explanation
Males inherit their single X chromosome (and any sex-linked traits on it) from their MOTHER, not their father (who contributes the Y chromosome) — making this statement incorrect.
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