In the following human pedigree, the filled symbols represents the affected individuals. Identify the type…

In the following human pedigree, the filled symbols represents the affected individuals. Identify the type of given pedigree.


  1. X-linked recessive
  2. Autosomal recessive
  3. X-linked dominant
  4. Autosomal dominant

Solution

The given pedigree represents the inheritance of the Autosomal recessive trait because the unaffected parents have an equally affected son and daughter. The genotype of the individual in the family can be represented as:
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Asked in: NEET 2015 (Phase 2)

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