A woman has an X-linked condition on one of her X chromosomes. This chromosome can be inherited by

1. Only daughters

2. Only grandchildren

3. Only sons

4. Both sons and daughters

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Answer: 4. Both sons and daughters

Key idea: A woman has two X chromosomes and passes one at random to each child.

Each child (son or daughter) can receive the X chromosome carrying the condition. Both sons and daughters can inherit it.

Answer: option 4.

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