Most recessive disorders are on the _____ and thus are not X-linked.
A) chromosome
B) recessive gene
C) dominant gene
D) autosomes

Name: Most recessive disorders are on the _____ and thus are not X-linked. A) chromosome B) recessive gene C) dominant gene D) autosomes
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Autosomal recessive disorders are those that are caused by mutations in genes located on autosomes, which are the non-sex chromosomes (chromosomes 1-22). Since they are not located on the X or Y sex chromosomes, they are not X-linked.

Most Recessive Disorders Are on the _____ and Thus Are