Contrasted with Public Law, an Example of Private Law Is

question 231

Multiple Choice

Contrasted with public law, an example of private law is:

• A) administrative law
• B) securities regulation
• C) tort law
• D) environmental law
• E) all of the other choices are private law

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Definitions:

Sex-linked

Referring to traits genetically determined by genes located on sex chromosomes.

Autosomal

Pertaining to any of the chromosomes except the sex chromosomes; relating to genes that are located on the autosomes.

Recessive

A term used to describe a gene that expresses its trait only when paired with an identical gene.

X-linked Recessive

A mode of inheritance where a recessive gene on the X chromosome causes a condition or trait to be expressed primarily in males.