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  #1

is it X linked dominant or recessive?

  #2

X linked dominant
Its a triplet repeat mutation as a cause.That is expanded CGG repeat at 5' end of FMR1 gene.

  #3

but its given as X linked recessive in First Aid.

  #4

its X linked recessive

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  #5

ooh....kaplan says dominant!
sorry,we should apply logic also!
thanks mash!

  #6

thats why i got confused.Kaplan says dominant and FA says recessive,but now i guess we r clear,its recessive.

  #7

Kaplan HAS Fragile X... :cry: :roll:







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