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27 June, 07:31

Why are X-linked characteristics more common in males than females?

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  1. 27 June, 07:46
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    In females, a normal copy of an allele on one X chromosome masks the recessive disease allele on the other x-chromosome

    But for the male, they only have one X chromosome and will express any recessive alleles on that chromosome
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