How would you categorize a genetic disorder that is equally likely in males and females and is causec by the presence of two affected alleles? a. Sex-linked disorder b. Autosomal recessive disorder c. Autosomal dominant disorder d. Sex chromosome disorder

The correct answer is b. Autosomal recessive disorder.<br /><br />An autosomal recessive disorder is caused by the presence of two affected alleles, one inherited from each parent. These disorders are equally likely to occur in both males and females because the affected alleles are located on the autosomes, which are the non-sex chromosomes.<br /><br />In contrast, sex-linked disorders are caused by mutations in genes located on the sex chromosomes (X or Y). Autosomal dominant disorders are caused by a single affected allele, and sex chromosome disorders are caused by abnormalities in the sex chromosomes.