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If a genetic disorder is recessive, how do offspring develop the disorder?

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They inherit a faulty gene from one parent.

They inherit a faulty gene from each parent.

Their genes mutate in response to their parents’ genes.

Their genes are affected by the environment

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If a genetic disorder is recessive, the offspring inherit a faulty gene from each parent. Option 2 is correct.
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