Which Statement or Factor Is a Criterion for Autosomal-Recessive Transmission

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which statement or factor is a criterion for autosomal-recessive transmission of single-gene traits?

• A)About 25% of the members of a large kindred with an autosomal-recessive trait will express the trait.
• B)There is no carrier status; if the allele for the trait is present, it is expressed, although the degree of expression can be variable.
• C)Individuals who are heterozygous for an autosomal-recessive trait have minimal risk for transmitting the allele to their offspring.
• D)The degree of expression of an autosomal-recessive trait or disorder in a homozygous individual is directly related to the penetrance of the trait.

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