Autosomal dominant mutation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001007",
  "term": "Autosomal dominant mutation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A genetic alteration in a gene located on one of the non-sex chromosomes (autosomes) where only one copy of the mutated gene is sufficient to cause the associated trait or disease. The trait is expressed in every generation, and an affected individual has a 50% chance of passing it to each child. Examples include Huntington's disease.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "autosome",
    "homologous"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 728 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/autosomal-dominant-mutation/"
}