Which mode of inheritance is most consistent with a trait that appears in every generation and affects both sexes equally?
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Correct answer: Autosomal dominant
Autosomal dominant traits typically appear in every generation and affect males and females equally, because a single mutant allele on an autosome is enough for expression.
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