holandric
/hɑˈlændrɪk/
adjective
- Relating to genes or traits that are located on the Y chromosome and are passed only from father to son.
- Holandric traits, like male pattern baldness, are inherited exclusively through the male line.
- Scientists study holandric inheritance to understand how certain conditions affect only males.
- The Y chromosome carries holandric genes that determine male sex characteristics.
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