If the Mode of Inheritance for the Pedigree Shown Here

question 34

Multiple Choice

If the mode of inheritance for the pedigree shown here is X-linked dominant, what is/are the possible phenotype(s) of the individual marked with a *?

• A) X^BX^B
• B) X^BX^b
• C) X^bX^b
• D) X^BX^B or X^BX^b
• E) cannot be determined

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Definitions:

Confidence Interval

An estimated range of values calculated from the statistics of observed data, indicating where a true parameter of a population is likely to exist with a specified level of certainty.

Sample

A subset of individuals or events from a larger population used to conduct statistical analysis.

Mean

The average value of a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum of all numbers in the set by the quantity of numbers.

Hypothesis Testing

A method of statistical inference used to decide if data supports a specific hypothesis.