The severity of an inherited disease can depend on all of the following EXCEPT
A) the presence of a closely linked RFLP marker.
B) the genetic background of the individual.
C) environmental influences.
D) the nature of the mutation.

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The presence of a closely linked RFLP marker does not affect the severity of the inherited disease. RFLP markers are used to map the location of the disease gene, but they do not influence the expression of the disease. B, C, and D can all influence the severity of an inherited disease.

The Severity of an Inherited Disease Can Depend on All