sex-linked trait
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In humans, the gene for colorblindness is carried by the X-chromosome.
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Although scientists have not worked out the genetics, the absence of tusks appears to be a sex-linked trait and rarely occurs among males, except through injury.
From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2018
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