A genetic disease is found in a family that affects the immune system, lungs, heart, and kidneys. A DNA analysis of several affected and unaffected family members determines that the disease is caused by a mutation in a single gene. What type of inheritance pattern is shown in this disease?(1 point) Responses pleiotropy pleiotropy polygenic trait polygenic trait incomplete dominance incomplete dominance codominance
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The correct answer is pleiotropy. Pleiotropy occurs when a single gene mutation affects multiple traits or systems in the body. In this case, the mutation is affecting the immune system, lungs, heart, and kidneys.
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