Dentinogenesis Imperfecta Is a Rare,autosomal,dominantly Inherited Disease of the Teeth

question 58

Multiple Choice

Dentinogenesis imperfecta is a rare,autosomal,dominantly inherited disease of the teeth that occurs in about one in 8000 people.The teeth are somewhat brown in color,and the crowns wear down rapidly.Assume that a male with dentinogenesis imperfecta and no family history of the disease marries a woman with normal teeth.What is the probability that their first child will have dentinogenesis imperfecta?

• A)1/4
• B)1/2
• C)100%
• D)1/8
• E)3/4

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