We discover an uncharacterized genetic disorder that seems t

We discover an uncharacterized genetic disorder that seems to affect only women but not men. Consider the following statement: \"This new uncharacterized genetic disorder is sex-linked.\" Is this statement correct or incorrect? Support your answer with an explanation.

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The statement is incorrect. Women consist of two X chromosomes and men have one X chromosome and one Y chromosome. If the disorder is sex linked, the disorder appears in men also, as men consist of X chromosome.