What Is the Most Likely Explanation for the Occurrence of an X-Linked

question 47

Multiple Choice

What is the most likely explanation for the occurrence of an X-linked genetic disorder in the boy at the bottom of the pedigree shown?

• A) The boy inherited this allele from his father only.
• B) The boy inherited this allele from his mother only.
• C) The boy inherited the kind of allele that skips every other generation.
• D) The boy has a new mutation for the disorder.

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