During Routine Genetic Testing Before the 2014 NBA Draft Former

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During routine genetic testing before the 2014 NBA Draft former Baylor Bears' basketball center Isaiah Austin was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome.This genetic condition results in connective tissue problems for the individual.One of the more life-threatening features of this condition is aortic enlargement,which can leave the aorta susceptible to rupture.In 75 percent of the cases,the allele is inherited from one parent; in the other 25 percent of the cases,a new mutation has occurred.Explain whether this condition is likely an autosomal disorder (recessive or dominant)or an X-linked disorder; support your answer with information from the infographic shown below.

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Definitions:

Pure Monopolist's Demand Curve

Represents the market demand curve since the monopolist is the sole provider of the product or service, hence facing the market demand directly.

Inelastic

Describes demand that does not significantly change with a change in price.

Natural Monopoly

A market structure where a single supplier efficiently provides all the goods or services due to high fixed or start-up costs, making it impractical for multiple firms to operate.

Long-run Average Costs

The average cost per unit of output when all factors of production - including capital - can be varied, typically showing economies of scale.