Question

In the following cross, the character indicated by males (darkened squares) and females (circle) is...

• A. X- linked dominant
• B. X- linked recessive
• C. An autosomal dominant
• D. An autosomal recessive

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

An autosomal dominant

A pattern of inheritance in which disease or trait is transferred via autosomal genes. It could either in homozygous condition or heterozygous condition. The disease which has been shown in the pedigree is an example of autosomal dominant. The autosomal dominant trait present in the homozygous dominant or heterozygous dominant is expressed in both male and female both. This character is passed on in every generation from the affected parents.

So, the correct answer is 'An autosomal dominant'.