sex-linked

[US]/[ˈɡen.ərəl.li ˈlɪŋkt]/
[UK]/[ˈdʒen.ər.əl.li ˈlɪŋkt]/

Translation

adj. Relativo o determinado por genes en los cromosomas sexuales; que muestra rasgos determinados por genes en los cromosomas sexuales.

Phrases & Collocations

sex-linked trait

carácter ligado al sexo

sex-linked disorder

trastorno ligado al sexo

being sex-linked

estar ligado al sexo

sex-linked genes

genes ligados al sexo

sex-linked inheritance

herencia ligada al sexo

sex-linked recessive

recesivo ligado al sexo

sex-linked dominant

dominante ligado al sexo

sex-linked condition

condición ligada al sexo

sex-linked mutation

mutación ligada al sexo

sex-linked disease

enfermedad ligada al sexo

Example Sentences

the geneticist studied sex-linked inheritance patterns in fruit flies.

hemophilia is a well-known example of a sex-linked disorder.

color blindness is a common sex-linked trait passed down through generations.

researchers investigated the prevalence of sex-linked genes in the population.

sex-linked recessive genes are typically carried by females.

understanding sex-linked traits is crucial for genetic counseling.

the family history revealed a pattern of sex-linked disease transmission.

sex-linked traits often show different expression in males and females.

genetic testing can identify carriers of sex-linked mutations.

the study focused on the molecular mechanisms of sex-linked gene expression.

sex-linked characteristics can significantly impact family planning decisions.

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