Males with a Recessive X-Linked Allele That Causes a Disorder

question 68

True/False

Males with a recessive X-linked allele that causes a disorder do not always show symptoms because they can also carry a dominant allele on their Y chromosome.

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Definitions:

Case-Control

A study design used in epidemiology to identify factors that may contribute to a health outcome by comparing individuals with a disease or outcome of interest (cases) to individuals without the disease or outcome (controls).

Cross-Sectional

A type of observational study that analyzes data from a population at one specific point in time.

Cohort

A group of individuals sharing a common characteristic or experience within a defined period, often observed over time in research to identify patterns and outcomes.

Prospective Cohort

A study design where a group of individuals is followed over time to observe outcomes relative to exposure to certain risk factors.