Sex-linked inherited diseases, such as hemophilia, are primarily caused by mutations on the X chromosome. Because males have only one X chromosome (XY), they are more likely to express these conditions if they inherit the affected X, while females (XX) may be carriers if they have one affected X but typically do not express the disease unless both X chromosomes are affected. This pattern of inheritance leads to a higher prevalence of hemophilia in males compared to females.
Yes, as in only males can have hemophilia.
Yes, hemophilia is typically inherited as an X-linked recessive disorder, meaning it is passed down through a mutation on the X chromosome. This pattern of inheritance results in the condition being more commonly seen in males, while females are often carriers of the gene.
X linked diseases when recessive are only present in female children when both parents have the disease. If the mother is only a carrier of the disease then each male child would have a 50% probability of having the disease, but no female children would be affected (50% would be carriers). Hemophilia is an example of a recessive X linked genetic defect: http://www.answers.com/main/ntquery?s=hemophilia&gwp=13
Hemophilia is a genetic mutation of the sex-linked X chromosome.
Hemophilia is inherited in an X-linked recessive pattern, meaning it primarily affects males who inherit the affected X chromosome from their carrier mother. Sickle cell anemia is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, meaning both parents must pass on a mutated gene for the child to develop the condition regardless of gender.
In sex-linked inherited diseases such as hemophilia, mothers most often pass the disease to sons.
In sex-linked inherited diseases such as hemophilia, mothers most often pass the disease to sons.
Yes, as in only males can have hemophilia.
Mothers most often pass the disease to sons.
Yes, hemophilia is sex-linked.
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Hemophilia.
Both are sex-linked traits, inherited through the X chromosome.
Hemophilia primarily includes two main types: Hemophilia A and Hemophilia B. Hemophilia A, the most common type, is caused by a deficiency of factor VIII, while Hemophilia B, also known as Christmas disease, results from a deficiency of factor IX. A rarer type, Hemophilia C, is linked to a deficiency of factor XI and is less severe than the other two types. Each type is inherited in an X-linked recessive manner, primarily affecting males.
It is a sex-linked recessive trait inherited from the mother.
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