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Autosomal Versus Sex Linked Disorders

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How do autosomal genetic disorders differ from sex-linked disorders?
A

Autosomal genetic disorders occur on the first 22 pairs of chromosomes, whereas sex-linked disorders occur on the 23rd pair.

B

Autosomal genetic disorders occur on the first chromosome, whereas sex-linked disorders occur on any of the remaining chromosomes.

C

Autosomal genetic disorders are always caused by an additional chromosome, whereas sex-linked disorders are always caused by mutations.

D

Autosomal genetic disorders can result from chromosomal errors or mutations, whereas sex-linked disorders are always caused by an extra chromosome.

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