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Which statement best describes X-linked recessive inheritance?
Which statement best describes X-linked recessive inheritance?
- Carrier males usually express the phenotype.
- Affects mainly females due to having two X chromosomes.
- Affected fathers can pass the trait to their sons.
- Males must inherit one mutated X chromosome to be affected. (correct)
Why are X-linked recessive traits more commonly expressed in males than females?
Why are X-linked recessive traits more commonly expressed in males than females?
- Males possess only a single X chromosome. (correct)
- Males receive two mutated X chromosomes from both parents.
- Females have two Y chromosomes.
- Males are less susceptible to genetic mutations.
In X-linked recessive inheritance, why do affected fathers not pass the trait to their sons?
In X-linked recessive inheritance, why do affected fathers not pass the trait to their sons?
- Fathers only pass on mutated X chromosomes.
- Fathers give Y chromosomes to their sons. (correct)
- Sons inherit two X chromosomes from their fathers.
- Sons always inherit the trait from their mothers.
How do females generally express X-linked recessive traits?
How do females generally express X-linked recessive traits?
Why are males more susceptible to X-linked recessive disorders compared to females?
Why are males more susceptible to X-linked recessive disorders compared to females?
What is the reason behind males being affected by an X-linked recessive disorder when inherited from mothers?
What is the reason behind males being affected by an X-linked recessive disorder when inherited from mothers?
Why do carrier females of X-linked recessive traits usually not express the phenotype?
Why do carrier females of X-linked recessive traits usually not express the phenotype?
In X-linked recessive inheritance, what is the reason for no male-to-male transmission of the trait?
In X-linked recessive inheritance, what is the reason for no male-to-male transmission of the trait?
Which of the following contributes to males being more commonly affected by X-linked recessive traits?
Which of the following contributes to males being more commonly affected by X-linked recessive traits?
What is a key factor contributing to males being more vulnerable to X-linked recessive disorders compared to females?
What is a key factor contributing to males being more vulnerable to X-linked recessive disorders compared to females?
