Which of the following is a correct description?
A)Autosomal genetic disorders develop when a mutated chromosome is inherited from each parent.
B)A woman is more likely to suffer from a sex-linked genetic disorder than a man.
C)A single mutation that damages the DNA that controls cell division will cause cancer.
D)A mutation occurring in an egg or sperm cell will be passed on to half of the cells in the developing individual.

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Autosomal genetic disorders indeed develop when a mutated gene is inherited from each parent. This is because autosomal disorders are typically recessive, meaning both copies of the gene in question (one from each parent) must be affected for the disorder to manifest.

Which of the Following Is a Correct Description