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Term: Sex-Linked

Description:

The term "sex-linked" refers to the genetic inheritance pattern where a certain trait or gene is carried on the sex chromosomes, typically the X chromosome in humans. It specifically denotes traits that are more commonly found in one sex over the other due to these chromosomal differences.

Sample Sentences:

As an adjective:

1. The red-green color blindness is a classic example of a sex-linked condition.
2. In humans, hemophilia is primarily a sex-linked disorder.
3. Many male birds exhibit striking plumage patterns as a result of sex-linked genes.

As a verb:

1. Scientists are currently researching the inheritance of certain diseases that may be sex-linked.
2. It is important to understand the implications of sex-linked traits in genetic counseling.

As a noun:

1. The inheritance of the trait is based on sex-linked genetics.
2. Understanding the principles behind sex-linked inheritance is crucial for geneticists.

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