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Hemophilia is a mutation of either of the genes that make factor VII or IX. Hemophilia A is a mutation of the F8 gene and Hemophilia B is the mutation of the F9 gene. Both of these mutations occur on the sex-linked X chromosome.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe most common type of hemophilia (I spell it without the letter a) is an X-linked trait. This means that it is not a mutation, but that males are more likely to get it (as they only need one copy on their single X-chromosome).
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∙ 14y agoWhat type of mutation is hemophilia, deletion, insertion, duplication, translocation, or inversion?
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∙ 11y agoThere is no single type of mutation that causes Hemophilia A. It is not the type of mutation but rather the location of the mutation within the genetic code.
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∙ 7y agoYes, it's caused by a defect in the intrinsic clotting factor IX.
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∙ 12y agoNo specific type of mutation
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What is the type of mutation that causes hemophilia?
There is no single type of mutation that causes Hemophilia A. It is not the type of mutation but rather the location of the mutation within the genetic code.
Is hemophilia a insertion mutation?
Maybe
Is hemophilia a defect?
Hemophilia is a genetic mutation of the sex-linked X chromosome.
What is one of a mutation that produces a harmful trait?
Hemophilia.
What is a carrier for hemophilia?
A carrier for hemophilia refers to a female that has the genetic mutation for the disorder on one of her two X chromosomes. This means that she can pass the mutation on (with a 50% chance) to her children.
What gene or chromosome is mutated in the hemophilia disorder?
There are two types of hemophilia. Type A: A mutation in the factor VIII gene. Type B: A mutation in the IX gene.
Does frame shift mutation affect hemophilia?
Frame shift mutations that occur on the X chromosome and within the potion of code that controls the formation of clotting factors can cause hemophilia. Frame shift mutations are only one of many types of mutations that can cause the disorder. For hemophilia it's not so much the type of mutation but the location of the mutation within the genetic code.
Why are females less likely to get hemophilia?
Females are less likely to show the symptoms of hemophilia but in actuality are more likely to have the genetic mutation for hemophilia. The reason they are less likely to show the symptoms is the fact that hemophilia is the result of a mutation on the X chromosome. Since females have two X chromosomes they likely have a chromosome that is not mutated as well. With the mutation normally being a recessive trait, the normal X chromosome is usually expressed instead. Since males only have one X chromosome, if the mutation for hemophilia is present, it will be expressed. For the same reasons, the chances of a female having the mutation is greater (however still very small), simply because she has two X chromosomes.
Which chromosome contains the gene for hemophilia?
The X chromosome. That's why it's more common in males; females have 2 X chromosomes, but males only have 1. So if a woman has the hemophilia mutation on one of her chromosomes, she probably won't be affected by it.
What is hemophilia A B or C?
First of all, there is no such thing as hemophilia C. Second, Type A: A mutation in the factor VIII gene. Type B: A mutation in the IX gene. Both of these genes are need to help clot the blood and close wounds(scabbing).
Royal hemophilia is the result of inheritance?
Royal Hemophilia is a reference to Hemophilia B, also known as Factor IX (9) deficiency. This is a genetic disorder that can be inherited. Also near 30% of the Hemophilia B cases result from spontaneous mutations and are not inherited at all. That being said, once the mutation has occurred, that individual can pass the mutation on.
Is hemophilia visble in karyotype?
No. The X chromosome with the mutation will look no different than any other X chromosome. In order to see the mutation you would have to actually examine the base pairs and sequences. A single reversal, translation, deletion, or mutation of any kind within the specific segment of code can result in hemophilia. This will not result in an overall change in appearance of the chromosome.
