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  1. The recessive genes located on X-chromosome in humans are always
    1. lethal
    2. sub-lethal
    3. expressed in males
    4. expressed in females
Correct Option: C

Males have only one X - chromosome. Hence any gene present on the one X - chromosome expresses itself n males. Females have two X- chromosomes. The mutant allele must be present on both the X-Chromosomes to express itself phenotypically. If only one copy of allele present, then the female only becomes a carrier showing no external manifestation of the gene. Sublethal condition can never arise in males.



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