X-linked inheritance

[Paragonidae]

in X-linked recessive inheritance, can the male be a SILENT/HIDDEN carrier? or males carrying the recessive allele are always affected?

[MrMistery]

always infected, because they have only one chromosome. When the gene is present on that chromosome, it is expressed. The condition is known as hemizygous.

[Paragonidae]

OK that is what I thought, but… could there be any such diseases that are only affecting females even though that males can cary them for example a hereditary disease that affect ovaries (a male would be able to carry but not to be affected)??? I ask that from lack of knowledge.

[MrMistery]

I have never heard of such a disease, but it is impossible to prove that something does not exist.

[Paragonidae]

ok that helped a lot. thank you matey

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