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. In an autosomal recessive disorder, heterozygotes have an unaffected phenotype.

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Exponential Notation

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