Question

If a baby boy inherits a recessive allele from his mother, in which of the following circumstances would he most likely exhibit that recessive trait? (2 points)

a.The allele is X-linked.

b.His mother's father also exhibited the trait.

c.The allele skips a generation.

d.He inherited the dominant trait from his father.

Answer 1

The allele us X-linked

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

a.The allele is X-linked

Women have two X chromosomes while men have one X and one Y.
In the case of a recessive mutation on the X chromosome passes from the mother to the baby boy, the boy will express the recessive allele. Even though it's recessive, and in allosomes both alleles need to be present, when it comes to this situation the boy only has one X chromosome so it's indifferent if the gene is recessive or dominant.