In many Western countries, __________. A) rates of miscarriage ...

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In many Western countries, __________.
 
  A) rates of miscarriage and birth defects are higher for girls
  B) rates of learning disabilities and behavior disorders are higher for girls
  C) there has been a dramatic increase in sex-selective abortions
  D) the proportion of male births has declined in recent decades

Question 2

Eric is more likely than his sister to be negatively affected by X-linked disorders because __________.
 
  A) males are more likely than females to inherit harmful recessive alleles
  B) the Y chromosome is much longer than the X chromosome
  C) the Y chromosome lacks many corresponding genes to override those on the X chromosome
  D) his sex chromosomes match, which makes him more susceptible to disease

[polinasid]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C

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TYSM

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