Use the Following Figure to Answer the Question

question 24

Multiple Choice

Use the following figure to answer the question.

The pedigree in the figure shows the transmission of a trait in a particular family. Based on this pattern of transmission, the trait is most likely ________.

• A) mitochondrial
• B) sex-linked dominant
• C) sex-linked recessive
• D) autosomal dominant

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Definitions:

Test Statistic

A value calculated from sample data during a hypothesis test that determines whether to reject the null hypothesis.

Approximately Normal

Describes data that roughly follows a normal distribution, though it may not perfectly fit the normal curve.

Z Test Statistic

A type of statistical test where the test statistic follows a normal distribution under the null hypothesis.

Population Proportion

The fraction or percentage of a population that possesses a particular attribute or characteristic.