Sex-linked genetic diseases are those caused by genes located on the sex chromosomes, most commonly the X chromosome. Haemophilia (both Type A and B, sometimes referred to as Royal Haemophilia due to its prevalence in European royal families) is a classic example of an X-linked recessive disorder.
Which one of the following genetic diseases is sex-linked?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 1999 · Topic: Genetic Disorders (Mendelian Disorders: Autosomal Dominant, Autosomal Recessive, X-linked)
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