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Post 3: Possible genotypes of parents

Here are the possible genotypes for the parents to be: Mother: XX (unaffected) X’X (carrier) X’X’ (hemophilic) Father: XY (unaffected) X’Y (hemophilic)

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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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