Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of an X-Linked

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an X-linked recessive disorder pedigree?

• A) An affected son can have normal parents.
• B) If a female has the trait, her father must also have it.
• C) The characteristic often skips a generation.
• D) More females than males are affected.
• E) If a woman has the characteristic, all of her sons will have it.

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