In an Autosomal Dominant Disorder Such as Huntington's Disease, Two

question 65

Multiple Choice

In an autosomal dominant disorder such as Huntington's disease, two carrier parents have the probability of passing the gene onto ____ of their children.

• A) 0 percent
• B) 25 percent
• C) 50 percent
• D) 75 percent
• E) 100 percent

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Definitions:

Medical Consequences

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DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification of mental disorders by the American Psychiatric Association.

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Food Restriction

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