X linked Recessive Inheritance new: X-linked recessive disorders are caused by mutations on the X chromosome and primarily affect males, as they have only one X; females are often carriers unless both X chromosomes are affected.
X linked Dominant Inheritance new: X-linked dominant inheritance occurs when a single mutated gene on the X chromosome causes a disorder in both males and females, often more severe in males due to the absence of a second X.
Autosomal Recessive Inheritance new: Autosomal recessive disorders require two copies of a mutated gene for expression; individuals with one copy are carriers, while affected individuals inherit one from each parent.
