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Explain why hemophilia occurs more often in males than in females. Use a Punnett square diagram to illustrate your answer.​

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Males are affected more because they only have one X chromosome, The abnormal gene responsible for hemophilia is carried on the X chromosome. Females on the other hand have two X chromosomes, and are therefore less likely to have it.

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