Baldness is more common in men than in women. It could be explained on the basis that
A
Genes of baldness are located on X-chromosomes only
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B
Baldness genes are located on Y-chromosomes
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C
Genes of baldness are autosomal but influenced by androgenns
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is A Genes of baldness are located on X-chromosomes only Male baldness is a sex-linked recessive trait. Genes for baldness are located on the X chromosome. Females require two sets of defective gene to express baldness. Whereas males require only one set of defective gene to express baldness as males have only one set of X chromosome.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Genes of baldness are located on X-chromosomes only'.