Human Genetics Problem Set

Problem 5: Interpreting a pedigree chart

A human geneticist determined the pedigree shown in the diagram with filled symbols showing the affected individuals. How is this pattern of inheritance described?

A.	autosomal dominant A genetic trait that is passed from generation to generation to generation, from both fathers to daughters and mothers to daughters, is typically autosomal dominant.
B.	autosomal recessive
C.	sex-linked recessive
D.	sex-linked dominant
E.	none of these