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What is the most likely mode of transmission of the trait? autosomal dominant

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Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

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Chapter16: Human Genetics And The Human Genome

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Problem 9TYU: Examine the following pedigrees. Which is the most likely mode of inheritance of each disorder? (a)...

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