In X-linked inheritance, the mutations can either be dominant or recessive. Since males have one X and one Y chromosome, a single recessive mutation on the X chromosome will result in the expression of the condition. Females, having two X chromosomes, would require mutations on both X chromosomes to express a recessive condition. This means X-linked recessive disorders are more common in males, while X-linked dominant disorders can affect both genders, but often with different severity and prevalence.
