Geneticists would expect alkaptonuria to be _______ common when there is mating between relatives, because the condition is inherited as a _______ phenotype.
A) more; dominant
B) more; recessive
C) more; codominant
D) less; dominant
E) less; recessive

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Alkaptonuria is a rare condition inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, meaning both parents must carry a copy of the mutated gene to pass the condition to their offspring. Mating between relatives (consanguinity) increases the likelihood of both parents carrying the same recessive gene, thus increasing the incidence of recessive conditions like alkaptonuria.

Geneticists Would Expect Alkaptonuria to Be _______ Common When There