Females Who Are "Carriers" for Hemophilia

question 118

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 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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