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Hemophilia Genetics of the F8C Gene
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F8C Gene Hemophilia is correlated to defects in the F8C gene.
The F8C gene is found on the X chromosome
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Inheritance Hemophilia is an X-linked recessive disorder that affects one in 10,000 males and very few females Since females have two X chromosomes, they are often carriers of the gene
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Hemophilia Persons who inherit the F8C gene lack a clotting factor to prevent bleeding Even simple cuts may be a serious problem for these people
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Famous Pedigree of Hemophiliacs & Carriers
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Russian Royal Family
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