Question

match each type of genetic disorder to the potential carrier or carriers. a parent of either genetic sex can be a carrier. only parents who are genetically female can be carriers. sex - linked autosomal recessive autosomal dominant* there are no carriers for this type of disorder. only parents who are genetically male can be carriers.

Explanation:

• Sex - linked: Only parents who are genetically female can be carriers. Females have two X - chromosomes and can be heterozygous for a sex - linked recessive allele, acting as carriers. Males have one X and one Y, and if they have the allele on their X, they have the disorder rather than being carriers.
• Autosomal recessive: A parent of either genetic sex can be a carrier. Autosomal genes are not on sex chromosomes, and individuals can be heterozygous (carriers) regardless of sex.
• Autosomal dominant: There are no carriers for this type of disorder. If an individual has the dominant allele, they have the disorder, and if they don't, they don't have the allele at all.

Answer:

• Sex - linked: Only parents who are genetically female can be carriers.
• Autosomal recessive: A parent of either genetic sex can be a carrier.
• Autosomal dominant: There are no carriers for this type of disorder.