Could the trait indicated in the pedigree above be caused by an autosomal gene? Hint: consider each type of autosomal inheritance and see if it could explain the inheritance of the trait. a) Yes, an autosomal dominant gene could explain this trait. b) Yes, an autosomal recessive gene could explain this trait. c) No, an autosomal gene could not account for this pedigree. d) Yes, A and B are true.

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