Manipal Medical Manipal Medical Solved Paper-2007

  • question_answer
    The recessive genes located on X-chromosome in humans are always

    A)  lethal

    B)  sub-lethal

    C)  expressed in males

    D)  expressed in females

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    The recessive genes located on X-chromosome in humans are always expressed in males because a female may be homozygous or heterozygous while male is always hemizygous (ie, only one allele is present). As Haemophilia, colourblindness are some human diseases which are frequently found in males.


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