What is sex influenced characters as used in genetics?

Sex-influenced characters are traits that are influenced by the sex of an individual. These traits are typically autosomal (not located on the sex chromosomes) but are expressed differently in males and females due to hormonal differences. For example, male pattern baldness is a sex-influenced trait, as it is more common and often more severe in males due to the influence of testosterone. In contrast, traits that are located on the sex chromosomes, such as color blindness or hemophilia, are considered sex-linked traits.