Extreme skewing in x-inactivation has been linked with which of the following characteristics in offspring?
A) hemophilia
B) colorblindness
C) Alzheimer's disease
D) autoimmune diseases

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Extreme skewing in X-inactivation has been linked to autoimmune diseases. X-inactivation is a process by which one of the copies of the X chromosome present in female mammals is inactivated. The skewing of this process can lead to an imbalance in gene expression, which has been associated with the development of autoimmune diseases.

Extreme Skewing in X-Inactivation Has Been Linked with Which of the Following