Because the genes that code for Fragile X disorder are on the X chromosome, females are affected much more often and more seriously than males.

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Fragile X syndrome is a trait carried on the X chromosome, but it is more commonly diagnosed in males, since they do not have the corresponding chromosome site on the Y-chromosome that could carry a dominant version of this allele.

Because the Genes That Code for Fragile X Disorder Are