9. The pedigree below shows the occurrence of Becker muscular dystrophy in a family. Becker muscular dystrophy causes muscle weakness. Key Becker Normal muscular dystrophy Male Female O Based on this pedigree, which of the following best describes the inheritance pattern for Becker muscular dystrophy? C. Sex-linked recessive trait A. Polygenic trait B. Codominant trait D. Autosomal dominant trait

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9. The pedigree below shows the occurrence of Becker muscular dystrophy in a family. Becker muscular
dystrophy causes muscle weakness.
Key
Becker
Normal
muscular dystrophy
Male
Female
899
Based on this pedigree, which of the following best describes the inheritance pattern for Becker muscular
dystrophy?
A. Polygenic trait
B. Codominant trait
C. Sex-linked recessive trait
D. Autosomal dominant trait
Transcribed Image Text:9. The pedigree below shows the occurrence of Becker muscular dystrophy in a family. Becker muscular dystrophy causes muscle weakness. Key Becker Normal muscular dystrophy Male Female 899 Based on this pedigree, which of the following best describes the inheritance pattern for Becker muscular dystrophy? A. Polygenic trait B. Codominant trait C. Sex-linked recessive trait D. Autosomal dominant trait
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