x linked inheritance

Question 1

describe x linked inheritance

Answer 1

disorder that involves X and Y chromosomes

Question 2

what chromosome does x linked inheritance affect

Answer 2

x chromosome

Question 3

why are y chromosome disorders uncommon

Answer 3

the Y chromosome contains relatively
few genes

Question 4

describe female chromosomes as it relates to x linked inheritance

Answer 4

Have two X chromosomes; can be homozygous for the disease,
homozygous for normal, or heterozygous

Question 5

describe male chromosomes as it relates to x linked inheritance

Answer 5

Have one X chromosome; are always hemizygous;

Question 6

describe how a male can develop x linked disease

Answer 6

if inherits an X recessive
gene, then he will express the disease

Question 7

why can a male express the x linked disease if they inherit an x recessive gene

Answer 7

no normal allele is present to
counteract the diseased allele

Question 8

what gender is more affected by x recessive conditions

Answer 8

males

Question 9

what is the name of the disease that is associated with x-linked dominant

Answer 9

X fragile disease

Question 10

what is the name of the disease that is associated with x- linked recessive

Answer 10

hemophilia A