Which of the Following Is a Correct Description

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct description?

• A)Autosomal genetic disorders develop when a mutated chromosome is inherited from each parent.
• B)A woman is more likely to suffer from a sex-linked genetic disorder than a man.
• C)A single mutation that damages the DNA that controls cell division will cause cancer.
• D)A mutation occurring in an egg or sperm cell will be passed on to half of the cells in the developing individual.

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