After teaching a class of nursing students about muscular dystrophy, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which type of muscular dystrophy as demonstrating an X-linked recessive pattern of inheritance?

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Duchenne muscular dystrophy is known for its X-linked recessive pattern of inheritance, meaning it primarily affects males, while females can be carriers.

After Teaching a Class of Nursing Students About Muscular Dystrophy