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?
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?
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.