Question

if a recessive trait is carried on the x chromosome, which sex is more likely to express the trait? female male the odds are the same for both male and female.

Explanation:

Males have one X chromosome. If the recessive trait is on that X chromosome, they will express it. Females have two X chromosomes. They need the recessive allele on both X chromosomes to express the recessive trait (since they have a second X that could have a dominant allele masking the recessive one).

Answer:

male