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Hemophilia

Hemophilia. Genetics of the F8C Gene. F8C Gene. Hemophilia is correlated to defects in the F8C gene. The F8C gene is found on the X chromosome. Inheritance. Hemophilia is an X-linked recessive disorder that affects one in 10,000 males and very few females

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Hemophilia

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  1. Hemophilia Genetics of the F8C Gene

  2. F8C Gene • Hemophilia is correlated to defects in the F8C gene. • The F8C gene is found on the X chromosome

  3. Inheritance • Hemophilia is an X-linked recessive disorder that affects one in 10,000 males and very few females • Since females have two X chromosomes, they are often carriers of the gene

  4. Hemophilia Persons who inherit the F8C gene lack a clotting factor to prevent bleeding Even simple cuts may be a serious problem for these people

  5. Famous Pedigree of Hemophiliacs & Carriers

  6. Russian Royal Family

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