Sex linked inheritance of genetic defects can be described as X-linked recessive or X-linked dominant. Which of the following statements concerning sex linked dominant disorders is true?

A. They are commoner than X-linked recessive conditions

B. They affect more females than males

C. They have a knight’s move pedigree pattern

D. Females are affected more severely than males

E. The severity of the condition is uniform amongst all females

Reveal the answer

B. They affect more females than males

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