A woman is diagnosed to have a gene for the genetic

disorder known as Huntington disease. It is a rare
defect caused by an autosomal dominant allele. The
chance for any one of her children to inherit the gene
is
a. dependent on the sex of the child.
b. 1/3.
c. 1/2.
d. 3/4.
e. 1.00 (or 100 percent).


Answer: c

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