If Both Parents Contribute Dysfunctional HexA Genes (Chromosome 15) to a Child

question 3

Multiple Choice

If both parents contribute dysfunctional HexA genes (chromosome 15) to a child, the child is likely to exhibit _____; if only one parent contributes this allele, the child is _____ to exhibit this disorder.

• A) Huntington's disease; still going
• B) Tay-Sachs disease; unlikely
• C) Huntington's disease; unlikely
• D) Tay-Sachs disease; still going

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