Most Individuals Who Have X-Linked Diseases Are Males Because

question 78

Multiple Choice

Most individuals who have X-linked diseases are males because

• A) males have only one copy of the X chromosome.
• B) the diseases are triggered by the male sex hormone, testosterone.
• C) males have an extra Y chromosome.
• D) males have an extra X chromosome, making them XXY.

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Definitions:

Target Glands

Glands that are the direct sites of hormone action or secretion in the endocrine system.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands that regulate various functions within the body.

Endocrine Glands

glands of the endocrine system that secrete their products, hormones, directly into the blood rather than through a duct.

Chemical Messengers

Biological molecules that transmit signals from one cell to another, playing crucial roles in processes such as neurotransmission, hormonal activity, and immune responses.