Which Observed Phenotypic Pattern in a Pedigree Would Make It

question 153

Multiple Choice

Which observed phenotypic pattern in a pedigree would make it more likely that an inherited trait is recessive rather than dominant?

• A) Every affected individual has an affected parent.
• B) About half of the offspring of an affected parent are also affected.
• C) Some affected individuals have unaffected parents.
• D) The family size is small.
• E) The family size is large.

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