Of a normal couple, half the sons are hemophiliac while half the daughters are carriers. The gene is located on:
Correct answer: C. One X-chromosome of mother
- A. X-chromosome of father
- B. Y-chromosome of father
- C. One X-chromosome of mother
- D. Both X-chromosomes of mother
Explanation
The gene for hemophilia is located on one of the X-chromosomes of the mother, making her a carrier. A cross between a carrier female (XhX) and a normal male (XY) results in 50% of the sons (XhY) being hemophiliac and 50% of the daughters (XhX) being carriers. The father cannot pass the X-linked hemophilia gene to his sons, as he contributes a Y-chromosome to male offspring. Thus, the gene is not on the father's X-chromosome or the Y-chromosome. Additionally, if both of the mother's X-chromosomes carried the hemophilia gene, she would be affected, not just a carrier.
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