The inheritance of which is X-linked recessive?
a. Hemophilia A
b. Marfan syndrome
c. Neurofibromatosis
d. Fragile X syndrome
ANS: A
Hemophilia A is inherited as an X-linked recessive trait. Marfan syndrome and neurofibromatosis are inherited as autosomal dominant disorders. Fragile X is inherited as an X-linked trait.
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