What Is the Likely Cause When a Family Has Two

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is the likely cause when a family has two children affected with osteogenesis imperfecta type II?

• A) Autosomal dominant mutation in family
• B) Germline mosaicism in parent
• C) Recurrent mutation
• D) Increased penetrance in family
• E) Skewed X-inactivation

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