Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency (G6PD) Is Inherited as an X-Linked Recessive

question 14

Multiple Choice

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD) is inherited as an X-linked recessive allele in humans. A woman whose father suffered from G6PD marries a man who has the disease. What proportion of their sons would have the disease?

• A) 100%
• B) 1/2
• C) 1/4
• D) zero

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Definitions:

Repetitive Patterns

Recurring behaviors or actions that are repeated in a predictable sequence, often observed as a symptom in various psychological conditions.

Apraxia

A neurological disorder characterized by the loss of ability to perform movements or gestures, despite having the desire and physical capacity to perform them.

Ritualized Patterns

Repetitive behaviors or activities that are performed in a meticulous or prescribed manner, often seen in various psychological disorders.

Joint Attention

The shared focus of two individuals on an object, enabling nonverbal communication and serving as a crucial aspect of social development.