The Fetus Is Found to Have an Autosomal Recessive Condition

question 4

Multiple Choice

The fetus is found to have an autosomal recessive condition. After genetic testing is completed, both of the fetus' parents are found to have this same autosomal recessive genetic alteration. Which of the following statements by a parent indicate that further education is required? Select all that apply.

• A)"This condition is related to a genetic alteration of the X chromosome."
• B)"This condition is a Mendelian condition."
• C)"So, we are carriers of this condition because we don't have any signs of symptoms of this condition."
• D)"Our baby would have a better chance of living if we would have both been positive for an autosomal dominant condition."
• E)"The problem is the result of an alteration of just one single gene."

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