Question

What is the difference between sex-linked traits and autosomal traits in humans?

A.
Sex-linked traits are passed on through the X and Y chromosomes, while autosomal traits are passed on through the other 22 chromosomes.
B.
Sex-linked traits refer to genes that are on the X and Y chromosomes, while autosomal traits refer to genes on all 23 chromosomes.
C.
Sex-linked traits only affect females, while autosomal traits affect both males and females.
D.
Sex-linked traits can only be passed from fathers to sons, while autosomal traits can be passed on from both parents to offspring of any sex.

Answer 1

Autosomes are all the chromosomes except the X or Y chromosome, and they do not differ between males and females, so autosomal traits are inherited in the same way regardless of the sex of the parent or offspring. Traits controlled by genes on the sex chromosomes are called sex-linked traits.

Answer 2

Answer:

the answer is:

Sex-linked traits are passed on through the X and Y chromosomes, while autosomal traits are passed on through the other 22 chromosomes.