If the Characteristic Followed in the Pedigree Is Autosomal Recessive

question 46

Multiple Choice

If the characteristic followed in the pedigree is autosomal recessive, what is III-1's genotype?

• A) either homozygous dominant or heterozygous
• B) definitely heterozygous
• C) definitely homozygous dominant
• D) must be homozygous recessive
• E) homozygous dominant since he is a male but a female would be heterozygous

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