Fragile X syndrome is more serious for males than for females, because females have

a. another X chromosome to compensate.
b. more resiliency overall.
c. less sensitivity to what X chromosome damage can do.
d. more genetic material overall.

a

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Which of the following is supported by research on dominant and recessive diseases?

A) Children who inherit the dominant allele rarely develop the disorder. B) Males are more likely than females to inherit recessive disorders carried on the autosomes. C) Only rarely are serious diseases due to dominant alleles. D) The recessive allele has no effect on the individual's characteristics.

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