How is duchene muscular dystrophy inherited?

Answer 1

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is inherited in an X-linked recessive pattern, which primarily affects males. The condition is caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene located on the X chromosome. Since males have one X and one Y chromosome, a single mutated copy of the gene leads to the development of the disease. Females, having two X chromosomes, can be carriers if they have one mutated gene but typically do not show symptoms unless both X chromosomes carry the mutation.