Dominant inheritance is characterized by a single copy of a particular gene being enough to express the associated trait or disorder. This means that if one parent has the condition, there is a 50% chance of passing it on to their children. Therefore, dominant inheritance is passed on by one parent.

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Dominant Inheritance

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Dominant inheritance

A) Inheritance that is passed on to children by both parents
B) Inheritance that is passed on to children by one parent
C) Inheritance that is not passed on to children
D) Inheritance that is passed on to children,but symptoms are not expressed

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