What Does a Vertical Pattern of Inheritance in a Pedigree

question 8

Multiple Choice

What does a vertical pattern of inheritance in a pedigree likely indicate?

• A) rare recessive trait
• B) rare dominant trait
• C) mulitgenic inheritance
• D) environmental impact
• E) common recessive trait

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