Considering an X-Linked Dominant Trait, If an Unaffected Woman and an Affected

question 190

Multiple Choice

Considering an X-linked dominant trait, if an unaffected woman and an affected man decide to have children, which of the following statements is TRUE about the possibilities for their children?

• A)Their sons are expected be heterozygous for the associated gene.
• B)Their daughters are expected be heterozygous for the associated gene.
• C)All their children, whether male or female, are expected to show the dominant trait.
• D)All of their sons are expected to show the dominant trait.
• E)Their daughters are not expected to show the dominant trait.

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