4. Hemophilia is an inheritable genetic disorder that prohibits the proper formation of blood clots. The recessive gene that causes hemophilia is located on the X-chromosome. Given this information, which of the following statements is true?

a. In order for a male offspring to be a hemophiliac, his mother must be a hemophiliac.

b. In order for a female offspring to be a hemophiliac, her father must be a hemophiliac.

c. In order for a male offspring to be a hemophiliac, his father must be a hemophiliac.

d. In order for a female offspring to be a hemophiliac, her mother must be a hemophiliac.

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16 May, 10:29

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Kameron Shea · Answer 1

Option b is right that In order for a female offspring to be a hemophiliac, her father must be a hemophiliac.