<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyHow is classic galactosemia inherited?  <response>: <reason> Classic galactosemia is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. This means that a person needs to inherit two copies of the mutated gene one from each parent to be affected by the condition. With autosomal recessive inheritance, there is a 25 chance that the child of two carriers will inherit two copies of the mutated gene and develop the condition. Classic galactosemia is a rare genetic disorder that affects the bodys ability to process galactose, a sugar found in milk and other dairy products. This can lead to serious health problems, including liver damage, cataracts, and intellectual disability, if left untreated. 