One well-known gene located on the X chromosome is the Dystrophin gene (DMD), which is crucial for muscle function. Mutations in this gene can lead to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a severe muscle-wasting disease primarily affecting males. The X chromosome's unique inheritance pattern means that males are more likely to express X-linked genetic disorders, as they have only one X chromosome.
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