Inherited Diseases Are Characterized By

question 14

Multiple Choice

Inherited diseases are characterized by:

• A)Sex-linked mutations expressed only in females
• B)Acquired mutations detected only in affected organs
• C)Lack of correlation between genotype and disease status among family members
• D)Genetic defect generally present in all tissues of the patient's body

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