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#Question id: 12487

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Neurofibromatosis type 1 is one of the most common autosomal dominant disorders. A woman with neurofibromatosis type 1 has an unaffected partner. Which of the following is correct regarding their children?

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#Question id: 12487

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Neurofibromatosis type 1 is one of the most common autosomal dominant disorders. A woman with neurofibromatosis type 1 has an unaffected partner. Which of the following is correct regarding their children?

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#Question id: 12488

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Retinoblastoma usually occurs as a sporadic event but in around 10% of cases there is a positive family history due to autosomal dominant inheritance. In these families the penetrance is approximately 80% (= 0.8). A woman with retinoblastoma, whose father and grandfather were also affected, has an unaffected partner with no relevant family history. Which of the following is correct regarding their children?

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#Question id: 12489

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Achondroplasia shows autosomal dominant inheritance with complete penetrance. A man with achondroplasia has an unaffected partner of normal height. Their first two children are not affected. Which of the following is correct?

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#Question id: 12490

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Tay-Sachs disease shows autosomal recessive inheritance. Parents of a newly diagnosed affected child are referred for genetic counselling. It would be correct to tell them that:

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#Question id: 12490

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Tay-Sachs disease shows autosomal recessive inheritance. Parents of a newly diagnosed affected child are referred for genetic counselling. It would be correct to tell them that: