A Genetic Disorder Caused by an Abnormality on One of the 22

question 22

Multiple Choice

A genetic disorder caused by an abnormality on one of the 22 non-sex chromosomes is considered

• A) autosomal.
• B) dominant.
• C) recessive.
• D) sex linked.

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Regression Line

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Standard Error

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