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  • If a genetic disease is transferred from a phenotypically normal but carrier female to only some of the male progeny, the disease is: a. Autosomal dominant b. Autosomal recessive c. Sex-linked dominant d. Sex-linked recessive

If a genetic disease is transferred from a phenotypically normal but carrier female to only some of the male progeny, the disease is:

a. Autosomal dominant

b. Autosomal recessive

c. Sex-linked dominant

d. Sex-linked recessive

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The answer is the option (d) Sex-linked recessive

Explanation: Here, the X-chromosome has the flawed gene, but the carriers of the disease are females and it is manifested in males. Thus, it is referred to as sex-linked recessive disease. One example of such a disease is Haemophilia which is known as X-linked recessive disease.

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