Females who are "carriers" for hemophilia
A) usually do not show symptoms of hemophilia but pass the allele for hemophilia to all of their offspring.
B) pass the allele for hemophilia to all of their sons.
C) usually show symptoms of hemophilia but do not pass the allele for hemophilia to their offspring.
D) usually show symptoms of hemophilia and pass the allele for hemophilia to all of their offspring.
E) usually do not show symptoms of hemophilia.

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Females who are carriers are heterozygotes. They have one allele that codes for the normal clotting factor and a faulty allele. Hence, they do not have hemophilia.

Females Who Are "Carriers" for Hemophilia