Question
Pathology Question on Genetics
Which of the following is true regarding the Mendelian mode of inheritance?
A
Every 10th patient has a Y-linked disorder
B
1/3rd of Mendelian disorders is autosomal recessive
C
Every 5th patient has an X-linked recessive disorder
D
2/3rd of Mendelian disorders are autosomal dominant
Answer
2/3rd of Mendelian disorders are autosomal dominant
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D): 2/3rd of Mendelian disorders are autosomal dominant