The Following Pedigree Depicts the Inheritance of a Rare Hereditary

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Multiple Choice

The following pedigree depicts the inheritance of a rare hereditary disease affecting muscles. What is the most likely mode of inheritance of this disease?

• A)autosomal dominant
• B)autosomal recessive
• C)X-linked dominant
• D)X-linked recessive
• E)Y-linked

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Definitions:

Resting Potential

The electrical potential of a neuron or muscle cell in its inactive state, providing the cell's readiness for activation.

Electrical Phenomenon

Events or processes that involve the movement or interaction of electric charges.

Action Potential

is a rapid increase and subsequent decrease in voltage across a cellular membrane, typically in a neuron, that occurs when a neuron sends information down an axon.

Peak Voltage

The maximum absolute value of voltage in a periodic waveform, indicating the highest point the voltage reaches.