Question

The following pedigree represents which type of inheritance? (hint: look at the number of individuals affected as well as the generations and gender)
A) autosomal dominant
Eliminate
B) autosomal recessive
C) sex-linked dominant
D) sex-linked recessive

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is A) Autosomal dominant

Explanation:

To interpret the inheritance, let us look at the pattern shown in the pedigree. The normal allele is recessive whereas the abnormal allele is dominant. This type of pedigree can be analyzed affected fathers and mothers transmit the phenotype to both sons and daughters. Hungtinton's diseases is an example of autosomal dominant disorder.