What is a non sex-linked recessive disease?

A non sex-linked recessive disease is a genetic disorder caused by mutations in genes located on autosomes, which are the non-sex chromosomes. For a person to express the disease, they must inherit two copies of the mutated gene, one from each parent. Examples include cystic fibrosis and sickle cell anemia. These diseases can affect both males and females equally, unlike sex-linked diseases that are typically associated with the X or Y chromosomes.