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Give an example of a sex-linked recessive disorder in humans.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Sex-Linked Recessive Disorders**: - A sex-linked disorder is caused by mutations in genes located on the sex chromosomes (X or Y). In humans, the 23rd pair of chromosomes are the sex chromosomes. - Recessive disorders occur when both alleles for a trait are recessive, meaning that the dominant allele is absent. 2. **Types of Sex-Linked Disorders**: - There are two types of sex-linked disorders: X-linked and Y-linked. ...
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