Asked by Carlo van den Hoek on Jun 22, 2024
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Hemophilia A is an example of a(n) _____ disease and is characterized by a lack of blood-clotting factor ____.
A) X-linked; VIII
B) sex-linked recessive; V
C) autosomal dominant; VIII
D) sex-linked dominant; V
E) autosomal recessive; VIII
Hemophilia A
A genetic disorder caused by missing or defective Factor VIII, a clotting protein, leading to excessive bleeding.
Blood-Clotting Factor
A protein in the blood plasma that is essential for the clotting process to prevent excessive bleeding.
- Distinguish and characterize different genetic syndromes and their chromosomal origins.
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HJ
heena junejaJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Hemophilia A is an X-linked recessive disorder characterized by a deficiency in clotting factor VIII. This means it is more common in males and is passed down through the X chromosome.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish and characterize different genetic syndromes and their chromosomal origins.