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Physiology & Biochemistry · single question

The inheritance pattern of this condition (cherubism) is:

  1. Autosomal dominant
  2. Autosomal recessive
  3. X-linked recessive
  4. Mitochondrial
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Correct answer: A. Autosomal dominant

  • A. Correct. Cherubism is autosomal dominant (SH3BP2 mutation) with variable expressivity.
  • B. It is not autosomal recessive.
  • C. It is not X-linked.
  • D. It is not mitochondrial.

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