Hemophilias Are Generally Inherited in an X-Linked Pattern

question 6

Multiple Choice

Hemophilias are generally inherited in an X-linked pattern. How will this affect the offspring of an affected father and normal gene mother?

• A) All sons will be affected and 50% of daughters will be carriers
• B) No children will be affected but all will be carriers.
• C) A 25% chance of having a son who is affected and a 25% chance of having a daughter who is a carrier, and 50% chance that a child (either boy or girl) does not have the gene at all.
• D) All sons will be normal and all daughters are carriers.

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Definitions:

Korsakoff's Syndrome

A chronic memory disorder caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), most often associated with alcoholism.

Short-Term Memory

The part of the memory system where information is stored for a short duration, typically seconds to minutes.

Long-Term Memory

The phase of memory responsible for storing information over extended periods, ranging from days to decades, allowing for retrieval of experiences, knowledge, and skills.

Proactive Interference

The phenomenon where older memories interfere with the recall of new information.