$A$ man and a woman,who do not show any apparent signs of a certain inherited disease,have seven children ($2$ daughters and $5$ sons). Three of the sons suffer from the given disease but none of the daughters are affected. Which of the following modes of inheritance do you suggest for this disease?

  • A
    Autosomal dominant
  • B
    Sex-linked dominant
  • C
    Sex-limited recessive
  • D
    Sex-linked recessive

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