Which Feature Is Found Among an Autosomal Recessive Pedigree

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which feature is found among an autosomal recessive pedigree?

• A) Heterozygotes have a normal phenotype.
• B) Affected children will have at least one affected parent.
• C) Heterozygotes are affected.
• D) Both males and females are affected with equal frequency.
• E) The trait is carried on the Y chromosome.

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