My understanding of genetics is quite elementary, but I am curious about the rate and severity of genetic disorders in men versus women. I understand that women have X/X, while men have X/Y - so which one is worse (generalizing) with genetic disorders? I imagine having X/X would be good as many disorders won’t show even if you are a carrier; the gene will be recessive and your dominant, normal gene will express. As I understand it, this is why many more men are colorblind, among other things, as they only have 1 X chromosome. But are there genetic disorders that only need one X to express? And how does the Y chromosome fit in? Is it (in evolutionary terms) an advantage or disadvantage with genetic disorders? Thanks 
-TANSTAAFBE
This sounds like a homework question so I’ll just say I think you’re referring to X-linked diseases. You can take it from there.
-Lil
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And that should be enough to help you get started.
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