LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

GENETICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is an example of sex-linked (X-linked) inheritance?
A
AIDS
B
Down Syndrome
C
Sickle Cell Anemia
D
Hemophilia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The abnormal gene responsible for hemophilia is carried on the X chromosome. Males have one X chromosome and one Y chromosome. In a male, the presence of the abnormal gene results in the deficiency or absence of factor VIII or factor IX, as there is no protective X to make factor VIII or IX.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hemophilia is an X-linked recessive hereditary disorder that classically affects males due to the presence of only one X chromosome in males. Females are usually carriers due to the presence of counterpart X chromosome, but many times manifestations of hemophilia are seen in heterozygous carrier females.

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