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Hemophilia. Genetics of the F8C Gene. F8C Gene. Hemophilia is correlated to defects in the F8C gene. The F8C gene is found on the X chromosome. Inheritance. Hemophilia is an X-linked recessive disorder that affects one in 10,000 males and very few females
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Hemophilia Genetics of the F8C Gene
F8C Gene • Hemophilia is correlated to defects in the F8C gene. • The F8C gene is found on the X chromosome
Inheritance • Hemophilia is an X-linked recessive disorder that affects one in 10,000 males and very few females • Since females have two X chromosomes, they are often carriers of the gene
Hemophilia Persons who inherit the F8C gene lack a clotting factor to prevent bleeding Even simple cuts may be a serious problem for these people