Hemophilia is a hereditary bleeding disorder that primarily affects males. In 3–5 sentences, summarize why this condition typically affects males more than females.(4 points)
Hemophilia is caused by a genetic mutation on the X chromosome. Since males have only one X chromosome and females have two, the mutation is more likely to manifest in males. Additionally, if a female carries the mutation on one of her X chromosomes, the normal X chromosome from her other parent can compensate for the mutation. In contrast, males do not have a second X chromosome to compensate for the mutation, resulting in a higher likelihood of developing hemophilia.
