Which Statement Regarding Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) Is True

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is true?

• A)Females are not affected.
• B)Because DMD is X-linked recessive, females are affected, and males are carriers.
• C)Because DMD is X-linked recessive, males are affected, and females are carriers.
• D)The sons of women who are older than age 40 when pregnant are at an increased risk for DMD.

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