True microcephaly can be caused by an _____ gene.
A) autosomal dominant
B) autosomal recessive
C) X-linked recessive
D) X-linked dominant

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True microcephaly is often caused by autosomal recessive genes, meaning that a child must inherit two copies of the mutated gene (one from each parent) to develop the condition. Autosomal dominant and X-linked dominant/recessive genes are less commonly associated with microcephaly.

True Microcephaly Can Be Caused by an _____ Gene