The pedigree below shows three generations of a family affected by a genetic dis

Question

The pedigree below shows three generations of a family affected by a genetic disorder Z. Disorder Z is caused by mutations in a single gene, and it shows multiple symptoms such as muscle paralysis, nerve disorders, abdominal pain, and photosensitivity. Three of the symptoms are represented in the pedigree below Select the mode of inheritance of disorder Z. autosomal recessive O autosomal dominant O X-linked recessive O Y-linked dominant O X-linked dominant 1 12 3 1415 16 1 Nerve Disorder Photosensitivity Muscle ParalysisNormal (5)-Carrier But Normal ncorrect. See lower panel for more information. Select the genetic phenomena displayed by the pedigree of disorder Z. expressivity incomplete penetrance genetic anticipation pleiotropy

Explanation / Answer

Answer. The mode of inheritance of genetic disorder Z in family is due to autosomal dominant, as in every generation any individual is affected by this disorder, also proportion of male and female affected are nearby similar.

Genetic phenomena showed by the pedigree of disorder Z is Pleiotropy because pleitropy is condition in which a single gene is responsible for influencing the several trait.

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse T
• Subjects

---

---

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.