Based on the Pedigree Below, Which of the Following Statements

question 39

Multiple Choice

Based on the pedigree below, which of the following statements correctly interpreted the pedigree with respect to X-linked dominant, X-linked recessive, Y-linked, mitochondrial, autosomal recessive, and autosomal dominant inheritance? (Select all that apply.)

• A) The phenotype presented is X-linked dominant because II-3 has the same phenotype as I-1.
• B) The phenotype presented is X-linked recessive because III-3 and III-4 do not have the same phenotype as II-5.
• C) The phenotype cannot be Y-linked because II-2 doesn't have the same phenotype as I-1.
• D) The phenotype could be autosomal recessive as III-3 and III-4 don't have the same phenotype as II-5.
• E) The phenotype could be autosomal dominant if II-5 and II-6 are heterozygotes, and III-3 and III-4 are homozygous recessive.

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