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In the given human hand pedigree which c...

In the given human hand pedigree which character is represented and what is the probability of disease occurrence in fifth child

A

Polydactyly (X- linked recessive disorder), 50%

B

Polydactyly (X- linked dominant disorder), 50%

C

Polydactyly(autosomal recessive disorder),50%

D

Polydactyly (autosomal dominant disorder),50%

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The correct Answer is:
D

In this it donot skip generation thus it is a dominant trait and both male and female have equal chances of being affected thus it is autosomal dominant trait.
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