Question

pou save Answer Which of the following modes of inheritance (Fig. C) best describes the mode of inheritance of the trait presented in this pedigree? OT OO000 ro. bo A. Y-linked B. X-linked recessive o C. Mitochondrial Inheritance D. Autosomal dominant E. Autosomal recessive

Answer 1

The correct answer is Mitochondrial Inheritance. It is so because the mitochondria can only be passed from mother to the next generation offspring.

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