This pedigree shows the segregation of a rare disease in a family. What is the most likely mode of inheritance of this disease? (assume complete penetrance)

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This pedigree shows the segregation of a rare disease in a family. What is the most likely mode of inheritance
of this disease? (assume complete penetrance)
autosomal recessive
autosomal dominant
x-linked recessive
x-linked dominant
maternal imprinting
paternal imprinting
Transcribed Image Text:This pedigree shows the segregation of a rare disease in a family. What is the most likely mode of inheritance of this disease? (assume complete penetrance) autosomal recessive autosomal dominant x-linked recessive x-linked dominant maternal imprinting paternal imprinting
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