Multiple choice

The disorder due to single mutated gene is

  1. single gene disorder

  2. autosomal dominant gene

  3. autosomal recessive disorder

  4. x-linked dominant disorder

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Explanation

A single gene disorder is the result of a single mutated gene. There are estimated to be over 4000 human diseases caused by single gene defects. Single gene disorders can be passed on to subsequent generations in several ways.