Which of the following is an example of autosomal dominant disease?
A) Cystic fibrosis
B) Huntington disease
C) Tay-Sachs disease
D) Sickle cell anemia

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Autosomal dominant diseases are caused by a dominant allele on one of the non-sex chromosomes (i.e. autosomes). Huntington disease is an example of an autosomal dominant disease, while cystic fibrosis, Tay-Sachs disease, and sickle cell anemia are caused by recessive alleles.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Autosomal Dominant