Why Are More Males Than Females Affected by X-Linked Recessive

Multiple Choice

Why are more males than females affected by X-linked recessive genetic diseases?

A) Males have a Y chromosome that cannot mask the X-linked recessive allele.
B) Females have an additional Y chromosome to mask the X-linked recessive allele.
C) Females have no Y chromosome to mask the X-linked recessive allele.
D) Females have two Y chromosomes and cannot be affected by X-linked traits.
E) Males and females are affected equally by X-linked recessive genetic conditions.