Pedigree analysis and inheritance patterns NEET-UG Biology MCQ

Most inherited metabolic defects are mostly due to

Aautosomal dominant inheritance

Bautosomal recessive inheritance

CX-linked dominant inheritance

DX-linked recessive inheritance

Correct answer: B. autosomal recessive inheritance

Inherited metabolic defects are more commonly associated with autosomal recessive inheritance. Autosomal dominant, X-linked dominant, and X-linked recessive patterns are less frequent for such conditions.

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