Which of the following is true about the genetic disease Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)?
A) DMD affects females at a higher frequency than males.
B) DMD is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.
C) DMD results from a gene located on the Y chromosome.
D) DMD is inherited as a sex-linked trait.
E) There are three forms of X-linked muscular dystrophy.

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Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is caused by a mutation in the dystrophin gene located on the X chromosome, making it a sex-linked genetic disease. It primarily affects males, with females being carriers of the mutated gene but typically not displaying symptoms.

Which of the Following Is True About the Genetic Disease