Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding Brachydactyly

question 164

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding brachydactyly?

• A)This trait is similar to yellow seed color observed in Mendel's experiments because it demonstrates a pattern of dominant inheritance.
• B)This trait is similar to green seed color observed in Mendel's experiments because it demonstrates a pattern of recessive inheritance.
• C)Brachydactyly results from the failure of certain finger bones to properly develop.
• D)Brachydactyly produces exceptionally long finger bones in affected individuals.
• E)The disease results from the failure of certain finger bones to properly develop, and is similar to yellow seed color in that it demonstrates a pattern of dominant inheritance.

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