Question

General features associated with autosomal dominant genetic disorders include all of the following EXCEPT:

a) Vertical transmission from generation to generation
b) Affected individuals typically have an affected parent
c) Equal distribution between males and females
d) Heterozygotes typically exhibit the trait

Answer 1

Autosomal dominant genetic disorders are characterized by vertical transmission, affected parents typically having affected children, equal distribution between both genders, and heterozygotes that typically exhibit the trait associated with the disorder.

Step-by-step explanation:

Features of Autosomal Dominant Genetic Disorders

When discussing autosomal dominant genetic disorders, it is important to understand that these disorders have characteristic inheritance patterns.

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In the context of the options provided in the question, all are accurate descriptions of an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern except for suggesting that heterozygotes may not exhibit the trait. In fact, heterozygotes typically do exhibit the trait, even with only one copy of the dominant gene.