Suppose Researchers Identify a Genetic Disorder That Has Negative Consequences

question 37

Multiple Choice

Suppose researchers identify a genetic disorder that has negative consequences if the gene is inherited from the mother, but no consequences at all if it is inherited from the father. According to the text, this situation would be:

• A) impossible
• B) an example of gene imprinting
• C) an example of a sex-linked trait
• D) an example of an autosomal disorder

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