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Could a Girl have hemophillia?
Yes. Hemophilia is sex-linked, and is much more common in males than in females, but it is not impossible for a girl to have hemophilia.
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 is hemophilia more common in males than in females?
The genes associated with Hemophilia A and B are located on the X chromosome, which is one of the 2 sex chromosomes. For males, who have only 1 X chromosome, 1 altered copy of the gene in each cell is sufficient to cause hemophilia. In females, who have 2 X chromosomes, a mutation would have to occur in both copies of the gene to cause hemophilia. Since it is unlikely that females will have 2 altered copies of this gene it is therefor very rare for females to have hemophilia.
Why is hemophilia considered to be a sex link trait?
Because the gene that causes hemophilia is located on the X chromosome, so it will occur in males more frequently than in females.
Why is hemophilia rarely expressed in females?
Because hemophilia is a disease linked to a recessive gene on the X-chromosome, females have another X-chromosome to block out the diseased one. However, males have only one X-chromosome, so they are more often subject to hemophilia.
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.
Why is homphilia more common in males then females?
It is an X-linked genetic disorder. Since males are XY and females are XX, it is a higher possibility that either parent is carrying the hemophilia allele which affects the X in either male / female or both.
Is albinism hemophilia progeria or huntingtons disease more common in males?
Hemophilia
Does Hemophilia affect men more than woman?
Yes, hemophilia is typically more common in males than in females. This is because the gene for hemophilia is located on the X chromosome, and males only have one X chromosome. In females, who have two X chromosomes, one healthy gene can compensate for the faulty gene, reducing the chances of exhibiting symptoms.
Are more likely to inherit hemophilia?
Males.
Why Hemophilia more common in male than in female?
The genes associated with Hemophilia A and B are located on the X chromosome, which is one of the 2 sex chromosomes. For males, who have only 1 X chromosome, 1 altered copy of the gene in each cell is sufficient to cause hemophilia. In females, who have 2 X chromosomes, a mutation would have to occur in both copies of the gene to cause hemophilia. Since it is unlikely that females will have 2 altered copies of this gene it is therefor very rare for females to have hemophilia.
What are the pros and cons of being a male and female?
Male and Female Tradeoff: Female Advantage over Male Disadvantage: Males are more likely to have autism and serious mental disorders than females. Males are more likely to rage than females. Males are more likely to be stubborn than females. Males are more likely to criticize the law and government than females. Males are more likely to be struck by lightning than females. Males are more likely to be harmed by natural disasters than females. Males are more aggressive than females. Males are more sensitive than females. Males talk louder than females. Females live longer than males. Females are more beautiful and attractive than males. Male Advantage over Female Disadvantage: Males are stronger than females. Males can stand when they pee, but females need to sit when they pee. Females are more likely to have Alzheimer's disease than males.
