From genetic testing a patient learns of having a Y-linked genetic disorder. Which health problem would be explained by this finding?

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Y-linked genetic disorders affect genes located on the Y chromosome, which only males have. Therefore, the only health problem that can be explained by this finding is infertility in males. Hemophilia A and beta-thalassemia are inherited in an autosomal (non-sex-linked) dominant or recessive manner and Tay-Sachs disease is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, meaning both males and females can be affected.

From Genetic Testing a Patient Learns of Having a Y-Linked