In the following pedigree, the indicated trait is most likely caused by which type of allele?





A) autosomal recessive

B) autosomal dominant

C) X-linked recessive

D) X-linked dominant

E) Y-linked


B) autosomal dominant

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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