Identification of genetic patterns of inheritance is important not onl

Identification of genetic patterns of inheritance is important not only for individuals and families, but also communities. Some autosomal recessive disorders are more commonly seen among which of the following groups?

1. Persons from different economic classes
2. Certain racial/ethnic groups
3. Certain age groups
4. Certain social networks

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ANS: 2
Some autosomal recessive disorders are more commonly seen among certain racial/ethnic groups such as hemochromatosis in Caucasians, and sickle cell disease in black Americans.