Question

Identify the category of genetic disorder depicted in the pedigree chart given below:

• A. X-Linked recessive
• B. X-Linked dominant
• C. Autosomal recessive
• D. Autosomal dominant

Hint:

In autosomal recessive inheritance, carriers do not show symptoms, but two carriers can pass the trait to offspring.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Autosomal recessive inheritance patterns observed in the pedigree chart include: Affected individuals are present in both sexes. The trait appears to skip generations, characteristic of recessive inheritance. Unaffected parents of an affected offspring are both heterozygous carriers.