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20 October, 04:03

If a male has one copy of a X linked recessive allele for a genetic disorder does he have the disorder?

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  1. 20 October, 04:17
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    It is likely that he does. (I'd just say yes that he does have the disorder).

    With regards to X-linked, recessive disorders, in a person with one X chromosome (most males), only one copy of a gene must have a mutation. A female with a mutation in one copy of a gene on the X chromosome is said to be a "carrier" for the disease. This means they can carry the disease to future generations, but do not have the disease. But, a male with a mutation in a gene on the X chromosome is typically affected with the disease.
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