Genetic counselors are available for diagnosing some diseases, and for helping in family planning. If a genetic counselor examines a pedigree chart and notices an occurrence of a disease in every generation, she has evidence that the disease is caused by
A. an autosomal dominant disorder.
B. a chromosomal abnormality.
C. having an extra set of chromosomes.
D. an autosomal recessive disorder.
E. a new reoccurring mutation.
A. an autosomal dominant disorder.
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