Humans with Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia Have Defects in the Formation

question 15

Multiple Choice

Humans with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia have defects in the formation and function of their sweat glands. Males with the condition have reduced ability to sweat over their entire body. Females with the condition lose the ability to sweat only in patches of skin. Where must the gene that encodes this trait be located?

• A)in the Y chromosome
• B)in the X chromosome
• C)in an autosome

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