In Pedigree Charts,autosomal Recessive Disorders Typically

question 16

Multiple Choice

In pedigree charts,autosomal recessive disorders typically

• A) appear in every generation.
• B) appear only in males.
• C) appear only in females.
• D) may disappear in one generation and reappear in the next generation.
• E) occur every third generation.

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Definitions:

Programmed Theories

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