PATHOLOGY MCQ
GENETICS AND DISEASE
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Question
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Human males are much more likely to have hemophilia than human females. This is the case because:(3.2.2)
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the gene for hemophilia is carried on the Y chromosome
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hemophilia is carried on autosomes
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the gene for hemophilia is sex-linked
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hemophilia is a contagious disease to which males are more susceptible
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Although it is rarer for women to have hemophilia when compared to men, women can also have the condition. It is important to raise awareness about this fact to help women with hemophilia receive the care and support they need to live healthy lives.
Detailed explanation-2: -An X-linked recessive means that a female requires mutated genes on both X chromosomes, while a male requires only one mutated gene located on the X chromosome. So, women can be both carriers and affected.
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