In which of the following situations would looking at a pedigree be MOST useful?
A) An adopted boy is admitted to the hospital with recurrent vomiting.
B) A young girl is born with diminished hearing and a cleft palate.
C) Six unrelated individuals with similar symptoms are admitted to the hospital in a one-week period.
D) Three young boys who are first cousins show symptoms of a neurological disorder.
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