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Sex-linked Genes

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

These are genes that are located on the sex chromosomes (X and Y in humans). Their expression can result in traits that differ between sexes.

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