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)

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incomplete dominance
incomplete dominance

pleiotropy
pleiotropy

codominance
codominance

polygenic trait

Answer 1

The description of the genetic disease affecting multiple systems (immune system, lungs, heart, and kidneys) suggests that a single gene mutation has widespread effects on different traits or organs. This phenomenon is referred to as pleiotropy. Therefore, the correct response is:

pleiotropy