How are Fragile X syndrome and Huntington disease similar?

A. Both are found only in males.
B. Both affect the muscles and lead to eventual paralysis.
C. Both cause autism.
D. Both are trinucleotide-repeat expansion disorders.
E. Both exhibit a late onset in life.


Answer: D

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