MDCAT Biology MCQ #4552

A genetic disorder is caused by a mutation in a gene that codes for a protein involved in muscle contraction. What type of inheritance pattern would this disorder likely follow?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #4552

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A genetic disorder is caused by a mutation in a gene that codes for a protein involved in muscle contraction. What type of inheritance pattern would this disorder likely follow?

    • A) Autosomal dominant
    • B) Autosomal recessive
    • C) X-linked dominant
    • D) X-linked recessive

    Answer: Autosomal recessive

    Explanation: Autosomal recessive disorders are often caused by mutations in genes coding for proteins, option A is incorrect because dominant disorders are often caused by gain-of-function mutations.