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The expression of Holandric genes causes the following genetic trait ______________(a) Haemophilia(b) Huntington’s disease(c) Down’s syndrome(d) HypertrichosisThis question was posed to me in an interview for internship.Question is from Genes, Chromosomes and Genomes topic in division Bioenergetics, Enzymes, Metabolism, Genes, Chromosomes and Genomes of Cell Biology

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Correct option is (d) Hypertrichosis

The explanation: GENES that are Y linked are CALLED Holandric genes. Conditions such as Hypertrichosis(which is excessive growth of HAIR) and COLOUR BLINDNESS(inability to see and perceive colour) are Y linked disorders, that is they are only inherited by males.



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