Which of the following conditions is due to an X-linked inheritance?
A) Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
B) hemophilia
C) Wilms tumor
D) diabetes

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Hemophilia is a genetic disorder that is caused by a mutation in the genes on the X chromosome. As males have only one X chromosome, they are more likely to develop the condition if they inherit the affected gene. Females are usually carriers of the gene but may show milder symptoms. The other conditions listed are not typically associated with X-linked inheritance.

Which of the Following Conditions Is Due to an X-Linked