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Single gene disorders - Autosomal recessive
Recessive traits may skip generations and will affect both genders equally. An example of an autosomal recessive condition is cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis close cystic fibrosisA disorder that ...
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Genetic diagrams and terminology (CCEA)
Similar genes occupy the same position on both chromosomes in the pair. Alleles can be dominant or recessive. Dominant alleles will be expressed even if a recessive allele is present. Recessive ...
Most new recessive developmental disorder diagnoses lie within known genes, say scientists
Some are caused by recessive genes, where a child must inherit an altered gene copy from both parents to develop the ...