Answer to Question #187831 in Molecular Biology for FAIZAN KHAN

Question

2. Hemophilia A is a sex-linked disease caused by mutations in the coagulation factor VIII gene. The F8C gene is one of the largest human genes: it contains 26 exons. On which chromosome is the F8C gene located in humans?

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Answer 1

F8C gene is located on the long arm of X chromosome within the Xq28 region.