The conventional method of classifying hereditary diseases is to group them into which of the following categories?
A) Congenital, mutational, and infectious
B) Chromosomal, multifactorial, and monogenic
C) Monogenic, chromosomal, and congenital
D) Chromosomal, mutational, and autoimmune

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The conventional method of classifying hereditary diseases is based on the mechanism of inheritance, and the three main categories are chromosomal, multifactorial, and monogenic. Chromosomal disorders are caused by abnormalities in the number or structure of chromosomes. Multifactorial disorders result from complex interactions between multiple genetic and environmental factors. Monogenic disorders are caused by a single genetic mutation or defect in a specific gene.

The Conventional Method of Classifying Hereditary Diseases Is to Group