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Why are males more likely to have fragile X syndrome?
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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
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agomale...males usually get fragile x syndrome opposed to the females who dont get it as often as males do.
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What ethnic group is more likely to get Fragile X syndrome?
affects males and females of all ethnic groups. It is estimated that there are about one in 4,000 to one in 6,250 males affected with fragile X syndrome. There are approximately one-half as many females with fragile X syndrome as there are males
Fragile X syndrome affects only females?
No, Fragile X is on the X chromosome. Females have 2 X chromosomes and Males have an X and a Y Chromosome. Therefore, both males and females can have Fragile X (they can have the full mutation or be carriers). Males are usually more severly affected because they have only one X Chromosome.
The Male Answer Syndrome suggests that males are less likely than females to demonstrate what?
The Male Answer Syndrome suggests that males are less likely than females to demonstrate listening skills, humility, or a willingness to admit when they don't know something.
What is fragile X syndrome?
Fragile X syndrome, is a genetic syndrome which results in a spectrum of characteristic physical, intellectual, emotional and behavioral features which include an elongated face, large or protruding ears, flat feet,
What medical conditions are children with fragile X syndrome more likely to develop?
often have frequent ear and sinus infections. Nearsightedness and lazy eye are also common. Many babies with fragile X syndrome may have trouble with sucking and some experience digestive disorders that cause frequent gagging and vomiting
Is Fragile X syndrome deadly?
No. Fragile X Syndrome is not deadly. People with FXS live a normal life span. For more information on FXS go to the website for the M.I.N.D. Institute at UC-Davis.
How do you die from fragile x syndrome?
You most likely won't die Most people with fragile X live a normal life span, carriers are at a higher risk of having FXTAS when they are older which may in the end result in their demise. To learn more about Fragile X visit fragilex.org and fraxa.org, to learn more about FXTAS visit fxtas.org
Are sex linked traits more or less likely to show up in males?
More likely in males.
Who is more likely to get thalassemia males or females?
males
Why are females more likely to get Down syndrome than males?
Females are not more likely to get Down's syndrome. Down's syndrome is slightly more common among males with most studies showing about 106 to 125 boys for every 100 girls. In some studies younger mothers, who have a lower total chance of having a baby with Down's syndrome, have a more skewed male:female ratio when they do (as high as 173 boys for every 100 girls). No one is sure why boy are affected more often.
Is Asperger's Syndrome more common in children or adults?
Asperger's Syndrome is diagnosed more often in males than in females. This could be because it occurs more often in males or it could be because it is not as easy to diagnose in females. For example, it is more likely to prompt concern if a boy seems withdrawn than if a girl seems "shy." As another example, it seems that the special interests of boys and girls differ, so a boy who is extremely interested in firearms will bother parents more than a girl who is extremely interested in horses, so they might discuss the boy with the doctor but not the girl.
Females are more likely than males to have anorexia.?
true, that females are more likely than males to have anorexia.
