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What do individuals with single-gene disorders usually have?
  1. Affected parent
  2. Affected parents
  3. They are carriers
  4. Share trait with sibling
Explanation
Answer: A - Individuals with single-gene disorders usually have an affected parent. It is autosomal dominant inheritance. An affected person has a 50 percent chance of passing the trait to a child. Dominant traits are usually seen in multiple, successive generations.
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