0
Albinism is a recessive, autosomal trait. So no, it is not sex-linked.
Wiki User
∙ 2010-02-01 16:35:44
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Is myopia a sex linked disorder?
yes because it can be that your parents have it so you may get it to
Is cri du chat syndrome sex-linked?
Maybe
Why do more males suffer from hemophelia?
Hemophilia is a sex linked genetic disorder where the defective gene is located on an X chromosome. Women have two X chromosomes while men have one X chromosome and one Y chromosome. Thus women have a spare X chromosome which 'backs up' for one which may carry the defect. However if men inherit a faulty X chromosome from their mother, they will definitely get the disease and this is why the disorder is almost entirely manifested in males.
Do women fantasize about sex more often than men?
Not, really, but there are always exceptions. Typically, sexual fantasies are linked to the male gender.
What disorder does Charles Barkley have?
He had an eating disorder during his rookie year.
Is albinism sex-influenced?
Yes. Albinism is sex-influenced. It is not sex-linked.
Is albinism autosomal or sex-linked?
Autosomal.
What is sex linked disorder?
A sex-linked disorder is a disorder that is caused by the sex hormones. Hemophilia is an example of one.
What is a sex-linked recessive disorder?
Muscular dystrophy is a sex-linked recessive disorder.
Is cleft lip and palate an autosomal or sex linked disorder?
It is a Sex-Linked Disorder.
What is sex-linked genetic disorder?
A sex-linked genetic disorder refers to one that is linked to either the X or Y chromosome (the sex chromosomes).
What is required for an individual to have a sex-linked disorder?
A sex-linked disorder is when a mutation of genes overrides the normal function of a another gene. For example, male-pattern baldness is a sex-linked disorder.
What is the name of the sex-linked disorder?
Many different disorders are sex-linked. Saying something is sex-linked indicates that the gene causing the disorder can be found on one of the sex chromosomes, certain muscle disorders for example are sex-linked
What sex link is a recessive disorder?
Muscular dystrophy is a sex-linked recessive disorder.
What do you call a disorder in which females are the only ones who can be carriers?
a sex-linked, or X-linked disorder
What is the probability thata carrier and a person who does not have a sex linked genetic disorder will have a son with the disorder?
If the carrier is the mother and the unaffected person is the father, and the sex-linked disorder is on the X sex chromosome, the probability that they will have a son with the disorder is 50%.
Is colorblindness a sex linked disorder?
Ya
