Females Who Are "Carriers" for Hemophilia

question 48

Multiple Choice

Females who are "carriers" for hemophilia

• A)theoretically pass the allele for hemophilia to half of their offspring.
• B)theoretically pass the allele for hemophilia to half of their daughters who become at least "carriers" for this disorder.
• C)All answers are correct.
• D)theoretically pass the allele for hemophilia to half of their sons who become hemophiliacs.
• E)usually do not show any symptoms of hemophilia.

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