Sex-Limited Gene

Sex-limited genes (X-linked recessive genes) are genes that are present in both sexes, but are phenotypically expressed only in individuals of a particular sex. These genes are inherited on the X chromosome, which means they are passed from mother to daughter rather than from father to son.

Genetic studies have shown that humans have many sex-limited genes. For example, the gene for eye color is an example of a sex-limited gene. Men and women have different alleles of this gene, and only one of them determines eye color.

Sex-limited genes also play an important role in determining sex in some animal species. For example, bees have a gene that determines the sex of an individual. If an individual has a certain allele of this gene, then it will be a female, and if it has a different allele, then it will be a male.

Although genetic studies have shown the presence of many sex-limited genes, many scientists still do not fully understand the mechanisms that control this phenomenon. However, this discovery could help develop new treatments for sex-linked genetic diseases.

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