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BIO 201 Genetics 1 Objective Question
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A human pedigree indicates that an affected male passes the trait to ALL of his daughters and NONE of his sons. What is the most likely mode of inheritance?
Options
A Autosomal recessive
B X-linked dominant
Correct Answer
C Y-linked
D Mitochondrial
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

An X-linked dominant trait is transmitted from an affected father to 100% of his daughters (who inherit his only X) and 0% of his sons (who inherit his Y).

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Question Info

Course: BIO 201
Topic: Genetics 1
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 251 of 285
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