Why Are Most X-Linked Disorders Recessive

question 137

Multiple Choice

Why are most X-linked disorders recessive?

• A) X-linked dominant disorders are always fatal to females
• B) females only have one active X- dominant disorders would render them sterile
• C) dominant X-linked disorders are almost always fatal to the male embryo
• D) dominant X-linked disorders, regardless of their overall effect, prevent proper sperm formation
• E) more than one of these is the reason why most X-linked disorders are fatal

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