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

question 14

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.
• E) to a child only if he never shaves off the extra hair.

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