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Males are much more likely to be affected by an x-linked disorder because they only have one copy of the x-allele, so if they carry an abnormal version, it will be expressed.
On the other hand, since women have two copies of the x-allele, they would need two copies of the abnormal gene to show the disease.
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What organelle is most likely to be altered in oxidative phosphorylation disorders?
Mitochondria.The mitochondria.
Who is most likely to get SLE?
SLE can occur in both males and females of all ages, but 90% of patients are women.
Described how sex - linked are expressed differently in males and in females?
In humans, females (XX) have two X chromossomes whereas males only have one. While most of one of the X chromossomes is deactivated in females it's still less likely for females to get an X-linked genetic disorder unless in double dose or a dominante gene. For males (XY), on the other hand, since they only have one X chromossome that isn't deactivated, one dose is usually enough to cause them to have the disorder, whether the gene is recessive or dominant. That's why males are way more likely to get such disorders than females. Hemofilia, daltonism and baldness would be three examples. Traits linked to the Y chromossome will practically always manifest in males, and never in females. Hairy ears would be one example.
What is it when males and females show different phenotypes but have the same genotype?
Sex-influenced traits will have different expressions in males and females. An example of this would be pattern baldness. If a male is heterozygous for this trait, he will most likely go bald. However, if a female is heterozygous, she will not usually lose her hair.
Why are sex linked recessive disorders such as hemophilia most often seen in males and rarely seen in females?
The recessive genes are present on the X-chromosome. Female chromosome has another X-chromosome, which is dominant and masks the defective gene, and it is quite rare that both the chromosomes have recessive alleles. But, in males, the Y-chromosome has nothing to over mask the defective gene and the abnormality shows up in the form of the disease.
What is the main reason sex linked disorders are the most often observed in males?
Males are most likely to have the disorder.
Why are sex linked disorders seen in mostly males?
Males are most likely to have the disorder.
In the world are females or males more hungry?
most likely males
Which sex is most likely to play sport?
males are most likely to play a sport
What is the main reason that sex-linked disorder are most often observed in males?
Males are most likely to have the disorder.
What organelle is most likely to be altered in oxidative phosphorylation disorders?
Mitochondria.The mitochondria.
Who is most affected by heat disorders?
Heat disorders are harmful to people of all ages, but their severity is likely to increase as people age.
Is William Moseley circumcized?
Most likely not because britain males tend to not be.
In which of the following personality disorders are psychotic-like and dissociative symptoms most likely to be seen?
borderline
What demographic groups are most likely to support a republican presidential candidate?
white males
Why is there blood in a males urine?
Most likely it is an infection of some sort. Check with the doctor.
Which one the following individuals would be most likely to vote?
The most likely individual to be able to vote is a white male. These males are over the age of 18.
