When a Harmful Allele Is Carried on the X Chromosome

question 47

Multiple Choice

When a harmful allele is carried on the X chromosome,

• A) females are more likely to be affected.
• B) males are more likely to be affected.
• C) 50 percent of the female children are likely to have the disorder.
• D) 50 percent of the male children are likely to be carriers of the disorder.

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