f the following patterns of transmission is consistent with this pedigree? Select one: a. Autosomal recessive b. X-linked dominant c. X-linked recessive d. Autosomal dominant

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Trait W is found in the individuals represented by the shaded symbols in the following pedigree. Trait W is rare in the general population.

Which of the following patterns of transmission is consistent with this pedigree?
Select one:
a. Autosomal recessive
b. X-linked dominant
c. X-linked recessive
d. Autosomal dominant
Pedigree Conventions
Identical
twins
Male
Female
Non-identical
twins
Mating
Affected
individuals
Mating between
close relatives
Unaffected
individuals
Roman numerals
I
symbolize generations
Arabic numbers
symbolize individuals
within a given
generation
II
1
2 3
Birth order, within each
group of offspring, is
drawn left to right,
oldest to youngest
Transcribed Image Text:Pedigree Conventions Identical twins Male Female Non-identical twins Mating Affected individuals Mating between close relatives Unaffected individuals Roman numerals I symbolize generations Arabic numbers symbolize individuals within a given generation II 1 2 3 Birth order, within each group of offspring, is drawn left to right, oldest to youngest
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