Your friend has hemophilia and is worried that he could pass it to his offspring when he has children. What can you tell him?
A. He is probably correct-he will pass on hemophilia.
B. Hemophilia is an X-linked disorder and it would be impossible for him to pass it to any male offspring. It would be possible for his female offspring to be carriers, though.
C. X-linked disorders are not inherited; he has no worries
D. Since he has hemophilia, he is probably sterile and unable to father children.
Answer: B
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