What Is the Pattern of Inheritance for a Rare Dominant

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Multiple Choice

What is the pattern of inheritance for a rare dominant allele?

• A) Every affected person has an affected parent.
• B) Unaffected parents can produce children who are affected.
• C) Affected parents do not produce affected children.
• D) Unaffected mothers have affected sons and daughters who are carriers.
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Chaparral

A biome characterized by dense, evergreen shrubbery found in areas with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, primarily in the southwestern United States.

Bison

Large, grass-eating mammals found primarily in North America, known for their large size, shaggy hair, and horns.

Temperate Grassland

A biome characterized by wide-open spaces with grasses as the dominant vegetation, experiencing moderate rainfall and distinct seasonal temperature variations.

Sagebrush

A type of shrub native to North America, known for its aromatic leaves and adapted to dry, arid conditions, commonly found in desert and steppe environments.