People Who Have Two Copies of the Same Abnormal Autosomal

question 7

Multiple Choice

People who have two copies of the same abnormal autosomal dominant gene will usually be

• A) more severely affected by the disorder than will people with one copy of the gene.
• B) infertile and unable to transmit the gene.
• C) carriers of the trait but not affected with the disorder.
• D) mildly affected with the disorder.

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