Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of an Autosomal

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an autosomal recessive disorder pedigree?

• A)Heterozygotes have an affected phenotype.
• B)Affected children can have unaffected parents.
• C)Two affected parents will always have affected children.
• D)Both males and females are affected with equal frequency.
• E)Affected individuals with homozygous unaffected mates will have unaffected children.

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Definitions:

Major Product

The product that is formed in the greatest amount from a chemical reaction, determined by the reaction's mechanism and conditions, including temperature and pressure.

Diene

A hydrocarbon that contains two double bonds between carbon atoms.

HBr

Hydrogen bromide; a diatomic molecule consisting of hydrogen and bromine, known for its use as a reagent in organic synthesis.

Allyl Cation

A positively charged ion (cation) with the formula C3H5+, characterized by a carbon atom connected to two other carbons via double bonds in a linear arrangement.