In the Following Pedigree,the Indicated Trait Is Caused by Which

question 73

Multiple Choice

In the following pedigree,the indicated trait is caused by which type of allele? Assume the trait is fully penetrant.

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

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