Hemophilia is a sex-linked, recessive genetic disorder. Why are males more likely to be affected by the disorder than females?(1 point) Responses The mutation is found only on the Y chromosome, so it affects males more. The mutation is found only on the Y chromosome, so it affects males more. The mutation is found only on the Y chromosome, so females cannot get the disorder at all. The mutation is found only on the Y chromosome, so females cannot get the disorder at all. The mutation is found on the X chromosome, and since males only have one X chromosome, they only need one copy of the mutated gene to have the disorder. The mutation is found on the X chromosome, and since males only have one X chromosome, they only need one copy of the mutated gene to have the disorder. The mutation is found on the X chromosome, and since males have two X chromosomes, they are twice as likely to get the disorder.

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The correct response is: **The mutation is found on the X chromosome, and since males only have one X chromosome, they only need one copy of the mutated gene to have the disorder.** This is because males have one X and one Y chromosome (XY), while females have two X chromosomes (XX). If a male inherits the X chromosome with the mutation, he will express the disorder. In contrast, females would need two copies of the mutated gene (one on each X chromosome) to express the disorder, which makes it less likely for them to be affected.