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The most common form of hemophilia is a defect in blood clotting factor VIII, which is caused by a mutant form of a gene in the X chromosome. A girl is born with hemophilia. Both parents have normal phenotypes. Which of the following might explain this girl's hemophilia?
Social Factors
Elements within society that influence the ways in which individuals behave and interact, such as cultural norms, education, and family systems.
Ethical
Pertaining to morals, principles of right and wrong conduct, and the philosophy regarding what is morally right or wrong.
Moral
Relating to principles of right and wrong in behavior, especially within the context of ethics or values.
ALS
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness and, eventually, loss of motor control.
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