deÂ·bunk. tr.v. deÂ·bunked, deÂ·bunkÂ·ing, deÂ·bunks. To expose or ridicule the falseness, sham, or exaggerated claims of: debunk a supposed miracle drug. deÂ·bunkâ²er n. Word History: The bunk in debunk came from a place where much bunk has originated, the United States Congress.
The male gamete determines sex because each male gamete can contribute either an X or a Y chromosome Which of the following is true of an X-linked gene, but not of a Y-linked gene? A) It is only expressed in female offspring. B) The gene is present in both males and females. C) It is expressed in half of the cells of either male or female. D) It does not segregate like other genes. E) Sister chromatids separate during mitosis.
Genes that are found on the sex chromosomes are called sex-linked genes. These genes can be on the X chromosome or on the Y chromosome. If a gene is located on the Y chromosome, it is a Y-linked gene.These genes are only inherited by males because, in most instances, males have a genotype of (XY). Females do not have the Y sex chromosome. Genes that are found on the X chromosome are called X-linked genes.enes that are found on the sex chromosomes are called sex-linked genes. These genes can be on the X chromosome or on the Y chromosome. If a gene is located on the Y chromosome, it is a Y-linked gene.