A different pedigree shows a trait passed only from affected fathers to all of their daughters but never from fathers to sons. Affected mothers pass it to half of sons and half of daughters.
The trait is most consistent with which inheritance pattern?
- A
Mitochondrial
- B
Autosomal recessive
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X-linked dominant
- D
Y-linked
Explanation
X-linked dominant traits transmit from affected fathers (XaY) to all daughters (who inherit the dominant Xa) but never to sons (who inherit Y).