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Sex-Linked Inheritance

Sex-linked inheritance is the inheritance of characteristics whose genes are on the sex chromosomes, usually the X chromosome. This section covers why males are affected more often, how to write…

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This section covers Sex-Linked Inheritance as part of GENETICS AND INHERITANCE in Grade 12 Life Sciences. You'll find clear explanations, worked examples, and key definitions aligned to the CAPS curriculum.

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