4.5.2 Inheritance of Y- linked genes

. . Inheritance of Y- linked genes Genes in the non-homologous region of the Y-chromosome are inherited directly from male to male. In humans, the Y-linked or holandric genes for hypertrichosis (excessive development of hairs on pinna of the ear) are transmitted directly from father to son, because males inherit the Y chromosome from the father. Female inherits only X chromosome from the father and are not affected. XII Std Zoology Chapter XII Std Zoology Chapter Principles of Inheritance and Variation