Duchenne muscular dystrophy is an inheritable disorder that results in muscle weakness, leading to walking and breathing difficulties and heart disease. Which of the following is a valid conclusion about the Duchenne muscular dystrophy pedigree shown above? Select one: a. Only individuals I-2 and II-4 are confirmed carriers of the Duchenne muscular dystrophy allele. b. Individual II-3 can only pass on the Duchenne muscular dystrophy allele to individuals III-2 and III-4. c. Without further evidence, the genotypes of individuals II-2 and III-2 cannot be determined. d. Only individuals I-1 and II-3 are confirmed carriers of the Duchenne muscular dystrophy allele.

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