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Represented below is the inheritance pattern of a certain type of trait in humans. Which one of the following conditions could be an example of this pattern?(Note: Father (carrier/affected) Daughter; Mother (carrier/affected) Son)
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  1. A
    Thalassemia
  2. B
    Phenylketonuria
  3. C
    Sickle cell anaemia
  4. D
    Haemophilia

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The description "Father Daughter" and "Mother Son" (criss-cross inheritance) is characteristic of X-linked recessive traits. Haemophilia is an X-linked recessive disorder. Thalassemia, PKU, and Sickle cell anemia are autosomal recessive.

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Represented below is the inheritance pattern of a certain type of trait in humans. Which one of the following conditions could be an example of this pattern?(Note: Father (carrier/affected) Daughter; Mother (carrier/affected) Son)
image
A
Thalassemia
B
Phenylketonuria
C
Sickle cell anaemia
D
Haemophilia

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