Use the Following Figure to Answer the Question

question 41

Multiple Choice

Use the following figure to answer the question. Shaded symbols indicate affected individuals. 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:

Muscle Tension

The condition in which muscles remain semi-contracted for an extended period, often as a response to stress or physical exercise.

Orgasm

The climax of sexual stimulation, characterized by intense sexual pleasure and physiological responses like muscle contractions.

Myotonia

Increased muscle tension accompanying the approach of orgasm.

Bone Density

A measure of the amount of minerals (such as calcium) contained in a certain volume of bone, indicating its strength and risk for fracture.