22. The following pedigree shows the inheritance pattern of a trait. From the following select the possible mode of inheritance and the probability that the daughter in generation III will […]
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Autosomal Recessive Albinism Pedigree
21. Affected individuals from the pedigree given below are suffering from albinism, an autosomal recessive disease. Identify the confirmed carrier individuals in this pedigree assuming that the members coming from […]
Identifying Autosomal Dominant Inheritance (B, D, E)
20. The given pedigree shows the inheritance of a trait The following derivations are made from the pedigree chart: A. The trait can be Y-linked because I-parent produced II-4 child […]
Autosomal Dominant Inheritance Explained
19. The following pedigree represents inheritance of a trait in an extended family: What is the probable mode of inheritance and which individuals conclusively demonstrate this mode of inheritance? (1) […]
Mitochondrial Inheritance and Heteroplasmy Explained
18. A Family was examined for a given trait which is represented in the pedigree shown below. Further, the degree of expression of the trait is highly variable among members […]
X‑Linked vs Autosomal Modes of Inheritance
17. Following are four modes of inheritance A. X-linked recessive B. X-linked dominant C. Autosomal recessive D. Autosomal dominant Which of the above modes of inheritance can explain the pedigree […]
Identifying X‑Linked Dominant vs Autosomal Dominant Inheritance
16. Following are four modes of inheritance: (A) X-Linked recessive (B) X-Linked dominant (C) Autosomal recessive (D) Autosomal dominant Which of the above modes can explain the inheritance of a […]
X‑Linked Dominant Inheritance Pedigree Problem
14. The following pedigree chart shows inheritance of a given trait. This can be taken as an example of (1) Y-linked inheritance (2) X-linked recessive as well as autosomal recessive […]
Autosomal Dominant Inheritance with Incomplete Penetrance
15. Find the pattern of inheritance of the trait showing incomplete penetrance from the figure shown above. (1) Autosomal dominant. (2) Autosomal recessive. (3) Mitochondrial inheritance. (4) X-linked recessive. The […]
Identifying Autosomal Recessive Inheritance in a Rare Allele
13. The above pedigree shows the inheritance of a rare allele. The allele is: (1) X-linked recessive (2) Autosomal recessive (3) Dominant with incomplete penetrance (4) Autosomal recessive with incomplete […]


