A Mutant Phenotype in Humans Appears More Often in Males

question 155

Multiple Choice

A mutant phenotype in humans appears more often in males than in females and often skips a generation.From this, you can conclude that the allele responsible is

• A) sex-linked.
• B) autosomal dominant.
• C) autosomal recessive.
• D) autosomal codominant.
• E) It is impossible to determine from this information.

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