If a Pedigree of Several Generations Shows Only Females Affected

question 57

Multiple Choice

If a pedigree of several generations shows only females affected by a particular trait, what can be ruled out?

• A) Autosomal recessive inheritance
• B) X-linked dominant inheritance
• C) Y-linked inheritance
• D) X-linked recessive inheritance
• E) None of these can be ruled out

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Definitions:

Androgynous

Identifying with the characteristics of both genders.

Expressive Traits

Characteristics that describe how individuals express their emotions and feelings to the outside world.

Instrumental Traits

Character traits focused on achieving goals, such as self-reliance, independence, and assertiveness, often considered masculine.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by tendencies towards anxiety, moodiness, worry, envy, and jealousy.