A pedigree chart given below, present a particular generation which shows a trait irrespective of sexes

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A pedigree chart given below, present a particular generation which shows a trait irrespective of sexes (i.e., present in both male and female).
Neither of the parents of the particular generation shows the trait. Draw your conclusion on the basis of the pedigree.

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answered Dec 6, 2017 by mdsamim (213,225 points) 5 10 15
selected Feb 24, 2018 by sarthaks
 
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The trait is autosome linked and recessive in nature. Both the parents are carrier (i.e. heterozygous) hence among offspring few show the trait irrespective of sex. The other offsprings are either normal or carrier.

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