A human X-linked recessive gene may be ____.

A) found on the Y chromosome
B) passed to daughters from their fathers
C) passed to sons from their fathers
D) expressed more commonly among females
E) passed to daughters and sons from their fathers

X-linked Recessive

A mode of genetic inheritance by which a mutation in a gene on the X chromosome causes the phenotype to be expressed in males who are necessarily hemizygous for the gene mutation (having only one X chromosome) and in females who are homozygous for the gene mutation (possess two copies of the gene mutation).

Y Chromosome

A sex chromosome typically associated with male characteristics and present in males of species with XY sex-determination systems.