Could the characteristic followed in the pedigree in the attachment be caused by an autosomal dominant disease? Why or why not?

A. No, the offspring of I-3 and I-4 contradict an autosomal dominant inheritance.
B. No, the offspring of II-3 and II-4 contradict an autosomal dominant inheritance.
C. No, the offspring of I-1 and I-2 contradict an autosomal dominant inheritance.
D. Yes, all individuals fit the autosomal dominant inheritance pattern.
E. Yes, the offspring of I-1and I-2 are consistent with an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern.


Ans: C. No, the offspring of I-1 and I-2 contradict an autosomal dominant inheritance.

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