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Biology, 03.11.2019 11:31 samavants74

Why is the frequency of x–linked disorders greater in males compared to females?

a. the x chromosome in a male is more likely to carry a dominant disorder.

b. the y chromosome does not carry genes to counter a defective gene on an x chromosome.

c. the y chromosome is only useful in the determination of sex.

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