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Describe what is an "Autosomal dominant
genetic disorder" and give an example.

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Individuals with autosomal dominant diseases have a 50-50 chance of passing the mutant gene and therefore The disorder onto each of their children. Examples of autosomal dominant diseases include Huntington disease, neurofibromatosis, and polycystic kidney disease.
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