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Why can females but not males be carriers of sexlinked genetic disorders?
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∙ 11y ago
Several genetic disorders are caused by genes on the X chromosomes.
Keara O'Conner
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∙ 11y agoFemales can be carriers because they may have a normal allele that gives them a normal phenotype. Their are no male carriers of sex linked disorders because any male who has the gene displays the phenotype.
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Genetic disorders are caused by?
Genetic Disorders are caused By a change in a person's DNA. Recessive alleles is the most human genetic disorder.
What are the sex chromosomes that make an individual male?
Humans have 46 chromosomes, with 22 pairs of autosomes and 1 pair of sex chromosomes. Males have XY sex chromosomes while females have XX sex chromosomes. However, genetic disorders do occur whereby some males have XYY or XXY chromosomes, making the total number of chromosomes to be 47. Females have their own share of genetic disorders: Turner's Syndrome (single X chromosome) or Trisomy X (XXX). In normal cases the short answer would be: XY for males, XX for females.
How do genetic disorders occur in humans?
Genetic disorders can be caused by a mutation in one gene (monogenic disorder), by mutations in multiple genes (multifactorial inheritance disorder), by a combination of gene mutations and environmental factors, or by damage to chromosomes (changes in the number or structure of entire chromosomes.
Are there any genetic disorders that include bright blue eyes I am referring to genetic disorders and not ethnic groups. Genetic disorder can be including other features besides bright blue eyes?
Argyria, a condition brought about by the consumption of large amounts of silver, can permanently turn both eyes and skin blue. Not exactly a genetic disorder, but interesting nonetheless.
What are genetic disorders that involve more than one defective gene?
Multifactorial genes.
Why can females but not males be carriers of sex linked genetic disorders?
Several genetic disorders are caused by genes on the X chromosomes.
Why can females but not males carriers of sex linked genetic disorders?
Several genetic disorders are caused by genes on the X chromosomes.
Can a genetic disease affect anybody?
Exceptions are always there e.g hemophilia and many bleeding disorders don't affect females.
Why are males often affected more than females by sex-linked genetic disorders?
males have only one X chromosomes
Certain gene mutations can cause genetic disorders However the same gene can also have a positive effect The genetic mutation that led to sickle cell anemia can also give its carriers protection fro?
malaria
Why are most genetic defects related to enzyme function recessive disorders?
Most genetic defects related to enzyme function are recessive because most are lethal and can only persist because heterozygote carriers can live to reproduce.
What has the author Jack H Jung written?
Jack H. Jung has written: 'Genetic syndromes in communication disorders' -- subject(s): Genetic disorders, Genetics, Genetic aspects, Communicative disorders, Inborn Genetic Diseases, Communication Disorders
Name two genetic disorders?
Two genetic disorders are Turner's syndrome and cystic fibrosis.
How is Fragile X Syndrome Inherited?
Males and females can be carriers, male carriers can only pass on to their daughters, they will be carriers as well have a premutation. Females can pass on to their sons or daughters, they will have the premutation or the full mutation.
Genetic disorders are caused by?
Genetic Disorders are caused By a change in a person's DNA. Recessive alleles is the most human genetic disorder.
Are there genetic tests for genetic disorders?
There are many but in cases there are none.
What kind of person studies genetic disorders?
A genetic physician or a geneticist.
