Which of the Statements About Inheritance of Rare Traits in Pedigrees

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the statements about inheritance of rare traits in pedigrees are true? Please select all that apply.

• A) An affected child must have at least one unaffected parent
• B) An unaffected child cannot have an affected parent
• C) It is assumed that unrelated individuals who join an affected family do not carry the trait
• D) Males and females are always equally affected by a rare trait

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