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

The pedigree chart shows the following characteristics of autosomal recessive inheritance: Affected individuals appear in both males and females. The disorder skips generations, indicating recessive inheritance. Both parents of an affected child are carriers (heterozygous).