The fetus is found to have an autosomal recessive condition. After genetic testi

1,4 -- Genetic alterations of the X chromosome are referred to as X-lined recessive or X-linked dominant conditions. Autosomal recessive conditions are the result of an alteration of any of the 22 non-sex chromosomes. It is not necessarily true that the infant will die due to an autosomal recessive condition. The baby that is affected by a homozygous autosomal dominant condition is much more likely to die from problems associated with that type of condition. This is a Mendelian condition because it follows Mendel’s laws of inheritance. The parents denied having any clinical manifestations associated with the condition so they are most likely carriers of the condition. These types of conditions are monogenic because they affect one single gene.