A Fetus Is Found to Have an Autosomal Recessive Condition

A fetus is found to have an autosomal recessive condition. After genetic testing is completed, both parents are found to have the same genetic alteration. Which statements by a parent indicate that further education is required?. Select all that apply.

A) "This condition is related to a genetic alteration of the X chromosome."
B) "This condition is a Mendelian condition."
C) "So we are carriers of this condition because we don't have any signs or symptoms of the condition."
D) "Our baby would have a better chance of living if we were both positive for an autosomal dominant condition."
E) "The problem is the result of an alteration of a single gene."