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What is more likely to happen to males because they have only one X chromosome?
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∙ 11y ago
sex-linked disorders
Kip Strosin
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∙ 13y agoBecause they only have one copy of the X chromosome. Female have two. Males have a Y chromosome instead of a second X. For the other 22 chromosomes males and females have two copies.
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∙ 11y agoBecause males only have one X chromosome, what is more likely to happen to them?
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∙ 10y agosex-linked disorders
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A recessive gene located on the X chromosome is the cause of hemophilia in affected individuals. Males are more likely to have hemophilia than females because?
Males only have one copy of the X chromosome
Why are sex linked recessive conditions more likely in males then females?
Because females have TWO X chromosomes. Males only have one. that means if the recessive gene is on the X chromosome it becomes evident phenotypically.
Which chromosome is found only in males?
Y chromosome
What are sex-link genes and their effects?
Since males are the only sex to have a y chromosome, only males can get genes that are linked to the Y chromosome. This means that some genetic diseases and conditions are more likely to be male such as color blindness.
Why genes in the X chromosome of males are always expressed?
whene the gene are always expressed in x chromosomes it will appear into y chromosomes because the female have y chromosome
Males are more likely to suffer from muscular dystrophy than females because?
males have only one copy of the X chromosome.
A recessive gene located on the X chromosome is the cause of hemophilia in affected individuals. Males are more likely to have hemophilia than females because?
Males only have one copy of the X chromosome
Why are sex linked disorders seen in mostly males?
Males are most likely to have the disorder.
Why are males more likely than females to have a sex linked traits that are recessive?
Because they olny have one X chromosome.
Why are males more likely than female to have a sex linked trait that is recessive?
Because they olny have one X chromosome.
Why are males more likely to have fragile X syndrome?
males have only one copy of the X chromosome. Males who inherit the full mutation are expected to have mental impairment. A female's normal X chromosome may compensate for her chromosome with the fragile X gene mutation
Why are sex linked recessive conditions more likely in males then females?
Because females have TWO X chromosomes. Males only have one. that means if the recessive gene is on the X chromosome it becomes evident phenotypically.
Why does wiskott aldrich syndrome only affect males?
I believe because it is linked to genetic x-chromosome sex-inherited trait, females have another x-chromosome whereas males do not
Which chromosome is found only in males?
Y chromosome
What are sex-link genes and their effects?
Since males are the only sex to have a y chromosome, only males can get genes that are linked to the Y chromosome. This means that some genetic diseases and conditions are more likely to be male such as color blindness.
Who determines the sex of a child?
The generally accepted theory is that males determine the sex because males can donate both an X chromosome or Y chromosome, while females can only donate an X chromosome to their offspring :D Hope this Helped
Do Males or Females have a larger sex chromosome?
males
