Marfan syndrome is inherited in an autosomaldominant pattern. Which of the following is true?a. Female offspring are more likely to be carriers ofthe disease.b. Male offspring are more likely to inherit thedisease.c. Male and female offspring have the samelikelihood of inheriting the disease.d. Female offspring are more likely to inherit thedisease.

Marfan syndrome is inherited in an autosomaldominant pattern. Which of the following is true?a. Female offspring are more likely to be carriers ofthe disease.b. Male offspring are more likely to inherit thedisease.c. Male and female offspring have the samelikelihood of inheriting the disease.d. Female offspring are more likely to inherit thedisease.

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter1: A Perspective On Human Genetics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9QP: If your father were diagnosed with an inherited disease that develops around the age of 50, would...

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