A Male Has a Genetic Disease Coded for on His

question 51

Multiple Choice

A male has a genetic disease coded for on his Y chromosome. This disease has been seen in his family in past generations. Which parent passed on this trait?

• A) the mom
• B) the dad
• C) either the mom or dad
• D) neither parent - it is a spontaneous mutation

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