Which Statement Is Supported by Research on Dominant and Recessive

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which statement is supported by research on dominant and recessive diseases?

• A) Children who inherit the dominant allele rarely develop the disorder.
• B) Males are more likely than females to inherit recessive disorders carried on the autosomes.
• C) Only rarely are serious diseases due to dominant alleles.
• D) The recessive allele has no effect on the individual's characteristics.

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