Genetics And Evolution Principles Of Inheritance And Variation 5-P-2

Question: What statements about Hemophilia are incorrect?#

A) In this disease, a single protein that is a part of the cascade of proteins involved in the clotting of blood is affected.

B) In an affected individual, a simple cut will result in non-stop bleeding.

C) The heterozygous female (carrier) for hemophilia may transmit the disease to sons.

D) The possibility of a female becoming hemophilic is extremely rare because the mother of such a female has to be hemophilic, and the father should be a carrier.

Answer: The possibility of a female becoming hemophilic is extremely rare because the mother of such a female has to be hemophilic, and the father should be a carrier.#