In this human pedigree, what is the most likely mode of inheritance of the trait? I 1 2 II 1 2 3 4 5 6 III 1 2 3 4 5 6 IV 1 2 Autosomal dominant. Autosomal recessive. Sex-linked recessive. Sex-linked dominant.

          In this human pedigree, what is the most likely mode of inheritance of the trait?
I
1 2
II
1 2 3 4 5 6
III
1 2 3 4 5 6
IV
1 2
Autosomal dominant.
Autosomal recessive.
Sex-linked recessive.
Sex-linked dominant.

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06/14/2022

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If the trait appears in every generation, it is more likely to be dominant. If the trait skips generations, it is more likely to be recessive. Show more…

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In this human pedigree, what is the most likely mode of inheritance of the trait? Autosomal dominant Autosomal recessive Sex-linked recessive Sex-linked dominant