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What are some fatal genetic disorders that affect only males?
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X-linked disorders: Recessive lethal genetic defects located on x-chromosomes affect only men, e.g., duchene muscular dystrophy, x-linked immunodeficiencies, hemophilia and there is long list of less common disorders.
Answered 6/11/2017
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