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Martin Romero
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Because the gene that leads to Huntington disease is dominant, a child who has one parent with Huntington disease has a _____ chance of developing the disorder.

A) 50 percent
B) 100 percent
C) 25 percent
D) 75 percent

Dominant Gene

A gene that expresses its phenotype over another gene (the recessive gene) when the two are present in a heterozygous condition.

Huntington Disease

A hereditary neurodegenerative disease characterized by motor dysfunction, cognitive decline, and psychiatric issues.

  • Comprehend the genetic underpinnings and consequences of Huntington disease.
  • Understand the fundamentals of dominance, codominance, and their significance in the context of genetic conditions.
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