A pedigree shows affected individuals in every generation, but some individuals who carry the mutant allele do not express the phenotype. This is an example of:
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Correct answer: Incomplete penetrance
Incomplete penetrance means individuals with the mutation may or may not express the phenotype. Variable expressivity affects severity, not presence. Anticipation involves earlier onset over generations.
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