Explain X-Linked Inheritance and How It Affects Both Males and Females

question 103

Essay

Explain X-linked inheritance and how it affects both males and females.

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Definitions:

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in regulating nerve excitability and muscle tone.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the brain or body.

Inhibitory

Referring to a process that decreases the likelihood of a neuron firing and transmitting its signal to other neurons.

Excitatory

Pertaining to or causing excitation, often referring to neurotransmitters or synaptic inputs that increase the likelihood of a neuron firing an action potential.