When a Harmful Allele Is Carried on the X Chromosome

question 37

Multiple Choice

When a harmful allele is carried on the X chromosome,

• A) males are most likely to be affected.
• B) females are most likely to be affected.
• C) 50% of females will be affected.
• D) 50% of males will be affected.

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