Question

who knows what diseases originate in the X (sex)chromosome besides sickle cell and Hemophilia

Answer 1

Colour blindness!

Answer 2

That's X-linked!

Answer 3

that hemo and its red-green

Answer 4

Hemophilia isn't colour blindness!

Answer 5

Hemophilia is also known as Bleeder's disease!

Answer 6

oh yeah
know another? just need 1 valid answer

Answer 7

I know this may seem like a lot to read but just read it anyways its really helpful information.


The first sex chromosome linked disease, and one of the most well known, is hemophilia. This is a condition in which an individual's blood doesn't clot in a normal manner, and as such puts the individual's life at risk even with a small injury. Internal bleeding (damage to organs) and tissue damage are common reasons why hemophilia is life-threatening. The disease occurs in about 1 out of every 5000 males, give or take. Although females can be carriers of this disorder, they are much less to be affected by it. Currently there is no cure for hemophilia. Instead, the disorder is treated by regular blood transfusions, and learning to live a lifestyle less littered with risk, and wearing equipment to prevent common injuries.

Another sex chromosome linked disease is Duchenne muscular dystrophy. This is a disorder in which one's ability to walk is severely impaired. The individual is usually able to walk, although abnormally until the age of 7 (at the earliest) at which point the muscles are too degenerated to continue to walk. Furthermore, this muscle degeneration affects organs as well, and death usually results. This is passed down from a recessive chromosome and affects around 1 in 4,000 male births. Again, this can affect females, but is most common in males as they genetically more susceptible.

Lastly, Diabetes Insipidus may sounds like a familiar condition, but it is actually a disease involving the hormone vasopressin. The disease suppresses production, thus leading to excessive thirst, and despite this, excessive urination. As a result dehydration is of serious concern. The only treatment available is hormone replacement therapy.