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Can females be carriers in X-linked gene inheritance?

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Inheritance of genes on the Y chromosome. Since only males normally have a Y chromosome, Y-linked genes can only be transmitted from father to son.

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An X-linked carrier is a?
heterozygous female.
What is a X linked carrier homozygous?
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Are females the carriers of dominant genes only?
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yes