Genetic predisposition to colonic cancer is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait in:

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Familial adenomatous polyposis syndrome is a genetic disorder in which there is a predisposition to develop numerous adenomatous polyps in the colon, which can progress to colon cancer. This trait is inherited as an autosomal dominant pattern, meaning that if one parent carries the mutated gene, there is a 50% chance that each of their offspring will inherit it as well.

Genetic Predisposition to Colonic Cancer Is Inherited as an Autosomal