If a Genetic Disorder Appears in a Family with No

question 11

Multiple Choice

If a genetic disorder appears in a family with no prior history,and is fully expressed by everyone carrying that allele,it is most likely a(n) ____ trait.

• A) autosomal dominant
• B) autosomal recessive
• C) X-linked recessive
• D) Y-linked
• E) mitochondrial

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Definitions:

Normal Distribution

A bell-shaped curve that represents the distribution of a set of data where most values cluster around a central region, with values tapering off symmetrically in both directions from the center.

Sampling Distribution

The distribution of a statistic (like the mean or proportion) obtained from a large number of samples drawn from the same population.

Sampled Population

The population from which the sample is taken.

Targeted Population

A group of individuals sharing one or several characteristics that a study is designed to analyze.