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How did Morgan determine that the eye color in drosophila is an x-linked trait?

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He crossed them. Some males... some females... Males have only one X chromosome so if it's carried in it then,...

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Does eye color determine color blindness?
Eye color has nothing to do with whether you are color blind or not.
Is eye color an acquired trait?
Yes. The genes for eye color are inherited from the parents. The genetics of eye color are more complicated than previously thought. Color is determined by multiple genes. The genetics of eye color...
What are recessive X- linked traits?
i think it is not not because its not a not of decision not because it is cells and disorders.
What is a x-linked recessive trait?
An x-linked recessive trait is a trait located on a x gene that is not dominant. It typically will show up when there is only 1 x gene, in the instance of males. Color blindness is an example.
Is eye color an example of a trait?
Yes, it is an example of a inherited trait.