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How come duchenne muscular dystrophy considered a genetic disorder?
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Mutated gene in X : Duchenne muscular dystrophy is caused by an abnormal gene in x chromosome, and is inherited as an x-linked recessive trait.
Answered 8/23/2017
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Its chromosomal: The gene for the abnormal protein is located on the x chromosome. Hence it is "x linked" . Mostly boys are affected.
Answered 4/25/2016
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