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 polygenic trait polygenic trait pleiotropy pleiotropy codominance codominance incomplete dominance
The correct answer is pleiotropy. Pleiotropy refers to the phenomenon where a single gene mutation can cause multiple effects or symptoms in an organism. In this case, the mutation in the single gene is leading to the disease affecting multiple systems in the body, including the immune system, lungs, heart, and kidneys.
