What Is the Distinctive Pattern of Inheritance Found for X-Linked

question 31

Multiple Choice

What is the distinctive pattern of inheritance found for X-linked recessive traits?

• A) Only males are affected.
• B) Affected males have an affected father.
• C) Hemizygous males and homozygous females are affected.
• D) Only females are affected.
• E) Affected individuals will always have an affected parent and an unaffected parent.

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Definitions:

Leukemia

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Leukemia

A variant of cancer affecting blood and bone marrow, known for the overproduction of unusual white blood cells.