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The following family tree traces the occurrence of a rare genetic disease. The filled symbols signify the individuals with the disease, whereas the open symbols signify healthy individuals

Based on this information, the disease is most likely to be

A

autosomal, dominant

B

autosomal, recessive

C

X-linked, recessive

D

X-linked, dominant

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