What do you mean by Holandric Gene

Subject: Zoology

Difficulty Level: Easy

Holandric Gene

Hypertrichosis

TDF testis determining factor

H-Y antigen

Updated by: Arabinda Naik

Answer:

Holandric gene

Only few genes are located on Y chromosome. They are Y linked genes. These characters are inherited directly from father to the son but never to the daughter. Ex. Hypertrichosis of the ear in man, TDF testis determining factor,H-Y antigen.

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