Males have only one copy of each type of sex chromosome; therefore, all sex-linked genes are expressed, even recessive alleles. Based on this information, which statement is true? A. Males are more likely than females to have sex-linked genetic disorders. B. Females are more likely than males to have sex-linked genetic disorders. C. Females and males have the same chance of having sex-linked genetic disorders. D. Males are the only ones who have sex-linked genetic disorders.

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Melanie Harrison

25 July, 15:25

Males have only one copy of each type of sex chromosome; therefore, all sex-linked genes are expressed, even recessive alleles. Based on this information, which statement is true? A. Males are more likely than females to have sex-linked genetic disorders. B. Females are more likely than males to have sex-linked genetic disorders. C. Females and males have the same chance of having sex-linked genetic disorders. D. Males are the only ones who have sex-linked genetic disorders.

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Elise Turner · Answer 1

I believe it would be A, since that males have two sex-linked genes (which also causes a baby to be either male or female) they have a higher chance of getting a genetic disorder.