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Why are X-linked traits and disorders more commonly expressed in males than in females?
Why are X-linked traits and disorders more commonly expressed in males than in females?
- Females have one X and one Y chromosome.
- Males have two X chromosomes.
- Males have only one X chromosome. (correct)
- Females have two X chromosomes.
What is the main difference between the sex chromosomes of males and females?
What is the main difference between the sex chromosomes of males and females?
- Females have two X chromosomes. (correct)
- Females have two Y chromosomes.
- Males have two X chromosomes.
- Males have two Y chromosomes.
Why do females with X-linked disorders like haemophilia often not show any symptoms?
Why do females with X-linked disorders like haemophilia often not show any symptoms?
- They lack the recessive allele on their X chromosome.
- They have a Y chromosome.
- They have only one X chromosome.
- They have a protective dominant allele on their second X chromosome. (correct)
Which chromosome carries more genes and is more commonly linked to genetic mutations and disorders?
Which chromosome carries more genes and is more commonly linked to genetic mutations and disorders?
In individuals with red-green color blindness, what causes the difficulty in distinguishing between these colors?
In individuals with red-green color blindness, what causes the difficulty in distinguishing between these colors?
What is haemophilia characterized by?
What is haemophilia characterized by?
How is haemophilia inherited?
How is haemophilia inherited?
What happens if a female inherits two copies of the haemophilia allele (XhXh)?
What happens if a female inherits two copies of the haemophilia allele (XhXh)?
What is the genotype of a female carrier of haemophilia?
What is the genotype of a female carrier of haemophilia?
Why are color blindness and haemophilia considered sex-linked disorders?
Why are color blindness and haemophilia considered sex-linked disorders?
Why are X-linked traits and disorders more commonly expressed in males than in females?
Why are X-linked traits and disorders more commonly expressed in males than in females?
What would happen if a male inherits an X-linked recessive disorder allele (Xh) from his mother?
What would happen if a male inherits an X-linked recessive disorder allele (Xh) from his mother?
Which of the following is a characteristic of haemophilia?
Which of the following is a characteristic of haemophilia?
Why do females with one copy of the haemophilia allele (XHXh) not show any symptoms of the disorder?
Why do females with one copy of the haemophilia allele (XHXh) not show any symptoms of the disorder?
What role does the Y chromosome play in determining the manifestation of X-linked disorders in males?
What role does the Y chromosome play in determining the manifestation of X-linked disorders in males?
In individuals with red-green color blindness, what causes the difficulty in distinguishing between these colors?
In individuals with red-green color blindness, what causes the difficulty in distinguishing between these colors?
Why are males more likely to manifest color blindness compared to females?
Why are males more likely to manifest color blindness compared to females?
What is the consequence of a female inheriting two copies of the haemophilia allele (XhXh)?
What is the consequence of a female inheriting two copies of the haemophilia allele (XhXh)?
Which statement best explains why males are more susceptible to sex-linked disorders compared to females?
Which statement best explains why males are more susceptible to sex-linked disorders compared to females?
What role does having two X chromosomes play in females regarding X-linked disorders?
What role does having two X chromosomes play in females regarding X-linked disorders?
What is the genetic basis of sex-linked inheritance?
What is the genetic basis of sex-linked inheritance?
Why are X-linked traits and disorders more commonly expressed in males than in females?
Why are X-linked traits and disorders more commonly expressed in males than in females?
What is the consequence of a female inheriting two copies of the haemophilia allele (XhXh)?
What is the consequence of a female inheriting two copies of the haemophilia allele (XhXh)?
Why is it that males are more susceptible to X-linked traits and disorders compared to females?
Why is it that males are more susceptible to X-linked traits and disorders compared to females?
What happens if a male inherits an X-linked recessive disorder allele (Xh) from his mother?
What happens if a male inherits an X-linked recessive disorder allele (Xh) from his mother?
Why do females with one copy of the haemophilia allele (XHXh) not show any symptoms of the disorder?
Why do females with one copy of the haemophilia allele (XHXh) not show any symptoms of the disorder?
What is the genotype of a female carrier of haemophilia?
What is the genotype of a female carrier of haemophilia?
How is color blindness inherited in individuals?
How is color blindness inherited in individuals?
What characterizes haemophilia as a disorder?
What characterizes haemophilia as a disorder?
Why does having two X chromosomes make females less likely to manifest X-linked disorders?
Why does having two X chromosomes make females less likely to manifest X-linked disorders?
Why are X-linked traits and disorders, such as haemophilia and color-blindness, more commonly expressed in males than in females?
Why are X-linked traits and disorders, such as haemophilia and color-blindness, more commonly expressed in males than in females?
In the context of sex-linked inheritance, what role does the Y chromosome play in males?
In the context of sex-linked inheritance, what role does the Y chromosome play in males?
What happens when a female inherits two copies of the haemophilia allele?
What happens when a female inherits two copies of the haemophilia allele?
Why is red-green color blindness particularly considered a sex-linked disorder?
Why is red-green color blindness particularly considered a sex-linked disorder?
What characteristic of the X chromosome makes it more commonly linked to genetic mutations and disorders?
What characteristic of the X chromosome makes it more commonly linked to genetic mutations and disorders?
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