If the Characteristic Followed in the Pedigree Is X-Linked Recessive

question 53

Multiple Choice

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

• A) hemizygous for a dominant allele
• B) hemizygous for a recessive allele
• C) definitely heterozygous
• D) definitely homozygous dominant
• E) either heterozygous or homozygous dominant

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