LESSON 8: SEX TRAITS Sex-Linked Traits

= traits linked to the sex chromosomes or a particular sex.

Sex determination 1. Sex – limited traits
Chromosomes: autosomes/ body cells, gametes/ sex cells = genes expressed in only 1 sex
• Part of cell that contains the genes which control how an animal ex; heavy beard
or plant grows and what it becomes. mammary glands

2. Sex – Influenced Traits

= traits dominant in one sex, and recessive in the other.
ex; baldness
- gene is dominant in males
- gene is recessive in females

Human Inheritance
Chromosomes
= contain the GENES
= estimated approximately 50,000 genes/set of chromosomes
*Genotype provides the POTENTIAL for development. 3. X-linked traits
*Phenotype is also a result of environmental = traits linked to the X chromosome
factors!!!!!!!! (diet, climate, education, etc.) ex; Hemophilia - lack of blood clotting factor
= arthritis due to bleeding into the
joints
= uncontrollable internal bleeding
ex; Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy = lack of muscle protein 4. Y-Linked Trait = Trait linked to the Y chromosome
(dystrophen) - passed on only from father to son
- causes muscle deterioration ex; Testis Determining Factor - gene that brings
- death by early adulthood about male characteristics at maturity.
- males with DMD don’t reproduce ex; Hairy Pinnae = hairy ears
- 1/3500 affected/year
- ALL MALES

ex; Soft Tooth enamel- teeth deteriorate/fall out