Forms of Inheritance That Do Not Follow Typical Mendelian Patterns

question 27

Multiple Choice

Forms of inheritance that do not follow typical Mendelian patterns and that appear to be more influenced by the parent contributing the most cytoplasm to the embryo are grouped under the general heading of ________.

• A) sex-linked inheritance
• B) neo-Mendelian inheritance
• C) extrachromosomal inheritance
• D) suppressive inheritance
• E) dominance and/or recessiveness

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