A) (1 pt) Based on the data in Figure 1, identify which of

the following best describes the inheritance pattern of

Friedreich's ataxia?

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Dennis

8 January, 10:11

A) (1 pt) Based on the data in Figure 1, identify which of

the following best describes the inheritance pattern of

Friedreich's ataxia?

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Kimora Saunders · Answer 1

Friedreich ataxia is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.

Explanation:

Autosomal recessive disorder is a type of disorder which occurs only when abnormal genes are present in both cells. Autosomal recessive is a method through which disease is passed from parents to offspring. Friedreich's ataxia is a genetic disease that is very rare which causes difficultly in movement from one place to another, a loss of sensation in the arms and legs, and speech in the patients.

A) (1 pt) Based on the data in Figure 1, identify which ofthe following best describes the inheritance pattern ofFriedreich's ataxia?

A) (1 pt) Based on the data in Figure 1, identify which of

the following best describes the inheritance pattern of

Friedreich's ataxia?