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Meaning of X-linked trait | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Any trait or characteristic whose appearance or absence in a person is determined by a gene on the sex chromosomes. Typically, these genes are found on the X chromosome but not on the Y chromosome.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

X-mas X-mas Day X-mas tree X-O X-outing x-over

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