The pedigree on the right shows the inheritance pattern for an X-linked recessive disorder.The mother of the individuals circled in pink is not shown on the pedigree. Based on the phenotypes of these individuals and their father, what are the possible genotypes of their mother? Check all of the boxes that apply.
Why are women often carriers of X-linked traits but rarely affected by them?
Women have two X chromosomes, so a recessive allele on one X chromosome is often masked by a dominant allele on the other X chromosome. Women are usually affected only if they inherit two recessive alleles.
What is the genotype of the male circled in pink?
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