None of the given options is completely correct. The correct answer is:
b. All are caused by genetic mutations on the X chromosome.
Colorblindness, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and impaired blood clotting are all caused by mutations on genes that are located on the X chromosome. Since males only have one X chromosome, they are more likely to be affected by X-linked disorders than females, who have two X chromosomes and can potentially have a normal gene on one X chromosome that can compensate for a mutated gene on the other X chromosome. Therefore, option a is partially correct. Option c is incorrect because the prevalence of each disorder varies, and 8 percent is not an
OLIVER69:
So for the first picture, the symptom of Colorblindness is trouble seeing colors and the brightness of colors in the usual way.
The disorder for the second blank is Hemophilia is a disorder that prevents blood from clotting properly, resulting in bruising and bleeding.
And the symptom of Duchenne muscular dystrophy is Frequent falls, difficulty rising from a lying or sitting position, trouble running and jumping, waddling gait, and walking on the toes.
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KyledaGreat:
@oliver69 wrote:
So for the first picture, the symptom of Colorblindness is trouble seeing colors and the brightness of colors in the usual way.
The disorder for the second blank is Hemophilia is a disorder that prevents blood from clotting properly, resulting in bruising and bleeding.
And the symptom of Duchenne muscular dystrophy is Frequent falls, difficulty rising from a lying or sitting position, trouble running and jumping, waddling gait, and walking on the toes.
Yes, you are correct. Colorblindness is a genetic disorder that affects the ability to distinguish colors, while hemophilia is a genetic disorder that affects the ability of blood to clot. Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder that primarily affects muscle tissue and leads to progressive muscle weakness and loss of muscle mass. The symptoms you listed are common in individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.