Julie has a genetic disorder. Julie and her husband, Shane, have three children, none of which have the genetic disorder. How is this disorder most likely inherited?
A. autosomal recessive
B. The environment influences the trait instead of the genetics.
C. autosomal dominant
D. 100% inheritance from the father since the children are not affected.
E. heterozygous dominant
Answer: A
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