What Is the MOST Likely Mode of Inheritance for the Trait

question 12

Multiple Choice

What is the MOST likely mode of inheritance for the trait segregating in the pedigree below?

• A) X-linked recessive
• B) autosomal recessive
• C) could be either X-linked recessive or autosomal recessive
• D) X-linked dominant
• E) autosomal dominant

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