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To state: The probability of the child being affected with Hemophilia A if the father is affected by it.
Concept introduction: Hemophilia A is an X-linked recessive disorder which impairs the clotting of blood in affected individuals. It mainly affects males, however; females usually are never affected by this disorder as; they are carriers. It is caused due to a mutation in the clotting factor genes.
To state: The probability of the child being affected with Hemophilia A, if the father is affected with it and the mother is a carrier.
Concept introduction: Hemophilia A is an X-linked recessive disorder which impairs the clotting of blood in affected individuals. It mainly affects males, however; females are never affected by this disorder and they are carriers. It is caused by mutation in the clotting factor genes.
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