A person who inherits the defective gene responsible for causing Huntington's disease has a ______ percent chance of developing the disorder.
A) 25
B) 50
C) 75
D) 100

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Huntington's disease is an autosomal dominant disorder, meaning that inheriting one copy of the defective gene from an affected parent is sufficient to cause the disease. Therefore, a person who inherits the defective gene has a 100 percent chance of developing the disorder.

A Person Who Inherits the Defective Gene Responsible for Causing