An hereditary disease is suspected in a patient. The following trend emerges from pedigree analysis: This patient most likely has which of the following conditions?

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An hereditary disease is suspected in a patient. The following trend emerges from pedigree analysis:  This patient most likely has which of the following conditions?

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Eductional Objective: Autosomal recessive illnesses impact 25% of the children born to asymptomatic heterozygous carrier parents. Classical galactosemia is the most frequent and severe galactosemic condition, manifesting as jaundice, vomiting, and hepatomegaly within days of delivery.

An Hereditary Disease Is Suspected in a Patient