myotonic dystrophy inheritance pattern
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the inheritance pattern of myotonic dystrophy, which is a genetic disorder. This involves understanding how the condition is passed from parents to offspring, including any specific genetic mechanisms involved.
Answer
autosomal dominant
The final answer is autosomal dominant.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is autosomal dominant.
More Information
Myotonic dystrophy types 1 and 2 are inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, meaning only one copy of the altered gene is needed for a person to be affected.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse autosomal dominant inheritance with autosomal recessive or X-linked inheritance patterns.
Sources
- The web page with info on - MedlinePlus - medlineplus.gov
- Causes/Inheritance - Myotonic Dystrophy (DM) - Diseases - mda.org
- Myotonic Dystrophy - Cleveland Clinic - my.clevelandclinic.org
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