Sex-linked Sex-influence Sex-limited traits

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What type of trait is baldness considered to be?
Sex-influenced trait
Why does the expression of baldness vary according to sex?
Because its degree of expression varies based on sex
In which sex is baldness more common?
Males
Who was Thomas Hunt Morgan? 
A geneticist and embryologist
What organism did Thomas Hunt Morgan study to investigate eye color traits?
Drosophila (fruit fly)
What was the result of Morgan's experiment with the white-eyed male and red-eyed female Drosophila?
All offspring in the F1 generation had red eyes
What conclusion did Morgan draw about genes and traits related to sex chromosomes?
Some genes and traits are located in the sex chromosomes, specifically in the X chromosome
Why does the X chromosome contain more genes than the Y chromosome?
Because the X chromosome is longer
What is the significance of the length of the X chromosome in relation to gene content?
The X chromosome contains many more genes compared to the Y chromosome