Inheritance of which of the following traits is shown in the given cross ?

Options

A. X-linked dominant trait
B. X-linked recessive trait
C. autosomal recessive trait
D. Autosomal dominant trait

Answer

B

Explanation

In the given cross, passing of disease is from carrier female to male progeny (criss-cross inheritance). Any trait shows criss-cross inheritance is located on the sex chromosome
Presence of a single recessive gene i.e., `X^(c)` in carrier individuals `(XX^(c))` does not cause the disease, thus the trait is recessive.