<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyHow is maple syrup urine disease inherited?  <response>: <reason> Maple syrup urine disease is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, which means that a person needs to inherit two copies of the mutated gene one from each parent to develop the disorder. If both parents are carriers of the mutated gene, there is a 25 chance that their offspring will inherit the disorder. The disease affects the bodys ability to break down certain amino acids, leading to a buildup of toxic substances that can cause a range of symptoms such as poor feeding, vomiting, seizures, and developmental delays. 