Is the trait from the pedigree below autosomal or X-linked? How do you know?

Pupkin asked Mar 23, 2023

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Pupkin asked Mar 23, 2023

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I believe it is X linked because only one gender seems to have inherited the disease in all generations.

Bibbin answered Mar 27, 2023

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