Hemophilia is
A)an X-linked trait.
B)more prevalent in women.
C)results in excessive blood clots.
D)All apply

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Hemophilia is caused by a mutation on the X chromosome, and therefore is an X-linked trait. This means that it typically affects more males than females, as males have only one X chromosome while females have two. Answer choices B and C are incorrect, as hemophilia is not more prevalent in women and actually results in a lack of proper blood clotting.

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