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Post 5: Chances of passing on hemophilia

Hemophilia is easily spread from parents to offspring. There are five possible scenarios in which a child can receive hemophilia from his or her parents: affected dad + unaffected mom (Square 1) affected dad + carrier mom (Square 2) affected … Continue reading

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Post 2: How does one inherit hemophilia?

Hemophilia is an x-linked disease. Although both genders can acquire the disorder, it is more common for males to show the symptoms. This is because of the chromosomal make-up of humans. Males are XY, females are XX. Hemophilia afflicts the … Continue reading

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