During the Course of Obtaining a Genetic History from a Female

Multiple Choice

During the course of obtaining a genetic history from a female client, you note that there is a family history of a genetic disease on the maternal side but no evidence of symptomatology in the client or the client's children, two girls. Which observation can you make related to genetic expression?

A) Autosomal dominant expression is observed.
B) X-linked dominant trait is observed.
C) More information is needed to determine the answer.
D) Autosomal recessive expression is observed and both the children will be carriers of the disease process.