In the Following Pedigree, the Indicated Trait Is Most Likely

question 41

Multiple Choice

In the following pedigree, the indicated trait is most likely caused by which type of allele?

• A)autosomal recessive
• B)autosomal dominant
• C)X-linked recessive
• D)X-linked dominant
• E)Y-linked

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