Fragile X Syndrome Is More Serious for Males Than for Females

question 48

Multiple Choice

Fragile X syndrome is more serious for males than for females because females have

• A) another X chromosome to compensate.
• B) more resiliency overall.
• C) less sensitivity to what X chromosome damage can do.
• D) more genetic material overall.

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