A genetic disease is found in a family that affects the immune system, lungs, heart, and kidneys. A DNA analysis of several affected and unaffected family members determines that the disease is caused by a mutation in a single gene. What type of inheritance pattern is shown in this disease?(1 point) Responses pleiotropy pleiotropy polygenic trait polygenic trait incomplete dominance incomplete dominance codominance
The correct answer is pleiotropy. Pleiotropy occurs when a single gene mutation affects multiple traits or systems in the body. In this case, the mutation is affecting the immune system, lungs, heart, and kidneys.
