Q4 / 68 · NEST (NISER) 2023 (Session 2) · Biology

In the given pedigree, circles represent females and squares represent males. Filled shapes indicate affected individuals while unfilled shapes indicate unaffected individuals. Based on the pedigree information provided below, identify the inheritance pattern.

A
Autosomal dominant
Correct answer
B
Autosomal recessive
C
X-linked dominant
D
X-linked recessive

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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