Fill in the blank:

"A single gene causes _____. This results in a lack of clotting proteins in the blood. Clotting proteins are produced in the liver. The lack of clotting proteins can lead to severe bleeding and joint damage."

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"A single gene causes hemophilia. This results in a lack of clotting proteins in the blood. Clotting proteins are produced in the liver. The lack of clotting proteins can lead to severe bleeding and joint damage."