Because Lesch—Nyhan syndrome is a recessive X-linked disease, females who have an allele with the mutation responsible for this disease are generally symptom-free

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE
Explanation: If her normal allele has undergone lyonization (random X inactivation), the carrier female may display symptoms.

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