During the Course of Obtaining a Genetic History from a Female

question 7

Multiple Choice

During the course of obtaining a genetic history from a female client, you note that there is a family history of a genetic disease on the maternal side but no evidence of symptomatology in the client or the client's children, two girls. Which observation can you make related to genetic expression?

• A) Autosomal dominant expression is observed.
• B) X-linked dominant trait is observed.
• C) More information is needed to determine the answer.
• D) Autosomal recessive expression is observed and both the children will be carriers of the disease process.

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