Question

The genes for sex-linked traits are carried on either the X or Y chromosome. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a recessive, sex-linked disease that is carried on the X chromosome. A woman with DMD and a man without the disease have a child. Which statement best describes the likelihood of the disease passing to their child?

Answer 1

50/50 with the DMD have a great day

Answer 2

There is a 50/50 chance of the child ending up with the DMD disease.