An Allele That Appears to "Skip Generations" Is Most Likely

question 27

Multiple Choice

An allele that appears to "skip generations" is most likely

• A) dominant.
• B) recessive.
• C) sex-linked.
• D) autosomal.

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Definitions:

Celiac Trunk

A major artery that supplies blood to the abdominal organs, including the stomach, spleen, and liver.

Blood Pressure

The pressure of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels, typically measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).

Capillaries

Microscopic blood vessels that facilitate the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances between blood and tissues.

Pulse

The rhythmic expansion and contraction of arteries each time the heart beats, often felt at various points on the body as a heartbeat.