This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
[{'content': 'Which of the following is the most likely inheritance pattern in the pedigree given below – \nSelect and explain. \nA. Autosomal dominant, B. Mitochondrial, C. Autosomal recessive, D. X–linked dominant', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: D \nExplanation: It is an X-linked dominant pattern of inheritance.\nThe features which suggest the X-linked dominant pattern of inheritance are-\nA single abnormal X chromosome is sufficient to express the disease.\nAll of the female offsprings of a diseased male XY will receive the abnormal X chromosome and express the disease, whereas none of the male offspring to the deceased father will have the disease (as sons don't receive X chromosome from their father).\nA diseased mother can transmit the abnormal X chromosome to both daughter and sons equally.", 'role': 'assistant'}]