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Study the pedigree chart of a family showing the inheritance of myotonic dsytrophy

The trait under study is

A

dominant X-linked

B

recessive X-linked

C

autosomal dominant

D

recessive Y-linked

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The correct Answer is:
C
Autosomal domionant trait can express its effect in homozygpous as well as heterzygous condition.
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