There are several possible modes of inheritance through which traits can be inherited. The following pedigree charts represent four different inheritance patterns. Match each type of inheritance with the correct pedigree numbered above. (Use each number only once.) X-linked recessive  X-linked dominant  Autosomal recessive  Autosomal dominant

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Q: A form of hemophilia is caused by a sex-linked (X-linked) recessive gene. A phenotypically normal…

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Q: hat is the most likely mode of inheritance of the trait shown in the pedigree?

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Q: X-Linked

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Q: Colorblindness is an X-linked recessive trait. If a color blind woman is married to a man with…

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Q: Which of the following is the most likely description of the trait in the following family tree?

A: Any chromosome other than sex chromosomes are known as autosomes.

Q: Amanda Sefton (Daytripper) has normal fingers and toes and normal color vision. Her mother is normal…

A: Syndactyly is an autosomal dominant condition.

Mitochondrial Mutations

A mitochondrion is a cellular organelle that serves as the site for cellular respiration and energy production (ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate). It is a double-membrane-bound organelle and is only present in eukaryotic cells.