Principle of Inheritance and VariationMediumBloom L1
Question
In the following human pedigree, the filled symbols represent the affected individuals. Identify the type of given pedigree. [NEET 2015]
Options
A.X-linked recessive
B.Autosomal recessive
C.X-linked dominant
D.Autosomal dominant
Solution
Sol.(b) [Key Concept: Pedigree Analysis — Autosomal Recessive Pattern] The pedigree shows AUTOSOMAL RECESSIVE inheritance. In autosomal recessive: both sexes are equally affected; trait can skip generations (carriers are unaffected); two normal parents can have affected children; affected individuals are homozygous recessive.
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