While Obtaining a Genetic History from a Female Patient, You

Multiple Choice

While obtaining a genetic history from a female patient, you note that there is a family history of a genetic disease on the maternal side; however, no evidence of symptomatology in the patient or the patient'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.