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Hemophilia is an x-linked recessive disease. Under which of the following conditions will a female child inherit hemophilia?

Both parents must have the hemophilia allele.

Only the father must have the hemophilia allele.

Both sets of grandparents must have the hemophilia allele.

Only the mother must have the hemophilia allele.

User Ralokt
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Answer: Both parents must have the hemophilia allele.

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Hemophilia is an x-linked recessive disease. A female child will inherit hemophilia only if the mother has the hemophilia allele.
If the father has it, and the mother doesn't, the daughter will only be the carrier. If the opposite is the case, the daughter will have it.
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