Sean Has Congenital Generalized Hypertrichosis,an X-Linked Dominant Condition That Produces

question 45

Multiple Choice

Sean has congenital generalized hypertrichosis,an X-linked dominant condition that produces dense hair on the face and upper body.He can pass this trait

• A)definitely to a daughter and definitely not to a son.
• B)definitely to a son and definitely not to a daughter.
• C)with equal probability to a son or daughter.
• D)with a probability of 1/2 to a son and 1/4 to a daughter.

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