In a particular family, children of a diseased mother are all affected, and their maternal grandmother was also affected. But the cousins (children of maternal uncle) are not affected. No disorders were recorded in the paternal side. Can you identify the type of this disorder and provide justifications in support of your identification?

In a particular family, children of a diseased mother are all affected, and their maternal grandmother was also affected. But the cousins (children of maternal uncle) are not affected. No disorders were recorded in the paternal side. Can you identify the type of this disorder and provide justifications in support of your identification?

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Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter5: The Inheritance Of Complex Traits

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 23QP: If diseases such as cardiovascular disease (hypertension and atherosclerosis) are familial, is this...

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