Who has the greatest risk of developing hemophilia, which is an X-linked recessive disorder?
a. A female who has one X chromosome that contains the gene for this disorder
b. A male who has one X chromosome that contains the gene for this disorder
c. Males and females with one X chromosome that contains the gene for the disorder will have equal risk.
d. Only Native Americans, due to their unique genetic makeup
Answer: B
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