Multiple choice

Genes for haemophilia diseases are located on:

  1. autosomes

  2. mitochondria

  3. chloroplasts

  4. sex chromosomes

  5. ribosomes

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Hemophilia is an X-linked recessive genetic disorder, meaning the responsible genes are located on the X chromosome (one of the sex chromosomes). Males are more commonly affected because they have only one X chromosome. Autosomes, mitochondria, chloroplasts, and ribosomes are not the locations of hemophilia genes. This X-linked inheritance pattern explains why hemophilia predominantly affects males and can be carried by females.