A genetic disease of autosomal dominant inheritance develops when a child inherits a copy of the altered gene that causes the disease in one of the parents (sick as well).
The likelihood of transmitting an autosomal dominant disease to offspring is 50%, since the child can inherit the healthy or sick allele.
Read the full article on: What Are Monogenic Disorders? – Classification & Most Common Types ( 70).
By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Sandra Fernández B.A., M.A. (fertility counselor).
Last Update: 11/12/2018
