Favism Is a Disease in Which a Person Cannot Tolerate

question 17

Multiple Choice

Favism is a disease in which a person cannot tolerate a certain type of bean. It is caused by an X-linked, recessive gene. If Joe has it, which statement would be true?

• A) All his sons will have it.
• B) His daughters will carry it.
• C) Joe's father had it.
• D) Half of Joe's sons will have it.

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