Practice X-Linked Recessive Disorders - 3.6.1.3 | Module 3: Genetics – The Blueprint of Life | Biology (Biology for Engineers)
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3.6.1.3 - X-Linked Recessive Disorders

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a characteristic of X-linked recessive disorders?

💡 Hint: Consider the number of X chromosomes males have.

Question 2

Easy

Can females be carriers of X-linked disorders?

💡 Hint: Think about the number of alleles females have.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

Which statement is true about X-linked recessive disorders?

  • Only males can be affected.
  • Females can only be carriers.
  • Daughters of affected fathers inherit the disorder.

💡 Hint: Consider the gender differences in chromosome composition.

Question 2

True or False: A carrier female can transmit an X-linked recessive disorder to her daughters.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about maternal inheritance of X chromosomes.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Consider a family where the mother is a carrier for red-green color blindness. What is the probability that their son will be colorblind, and what is the probability that their daughter will be a carrier?

💡 Hint: Use the Punnett Square approach!

Question 2

A father with hemophilia and a mother who is a carrier have a daughter and a son. Calculate the probabilities that their children will be affected or carriers.

💡 Hint: Calculate separately for each child based on paternal and maternal inheritance.

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