Which of the following most appropriately describes haemophilia?

Which of the following most appropriately describes haemophilia?
A X-linked recessive gene disorder
B Chromosomal disorder
C Dominant gene disorder
D Recessive gene disorder

Explanation

Haemophilia is X-linked recessive.

Detailed Solution

Haemophilia is an X-linked recessive disorder caused by mutations on the X chromosome. Males are affected because of their single X chromosome; daughters act as carriers.

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