In a pedigree, two unaffected parents have an affected daughter. Which pattern of inheritance does this show?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Autosomal recessive
- Step 1: Unaffected parents with an affected child suggests a recessive allele. Step 2. An affected daughter shows it is autosomal. Answer: autosomal recessive. Why not the others: these cannot produce this outcome.
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