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Autosomal dominant

Autosomal dominant

(Science: genetics) requires only one affected parent have the trait to pass it to offspring.


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Muscular dystrophy inheritance question

"The figure shows a family with muscular dystrophy showing autosomal recessive inheritance. Genomic DNA was sequenced and the two mutations ... this tells us about the inheritance. I was also told that "for a dominant disorder if there is a mutation then you will see two peaks at the ...

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by firefly
Mon Jan 07, 2013 8:35 pm
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: Muscular dystrophy inheritance question
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drosophila experiment help

... the F2 that I need help with. I cannot tell which mutation is sexual or autosomal and whether they are dominant or recessive. Can anyone please help???

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by jftustin42
Fri Nov 16, 2012 4:43 pm
 
Forum: Genetics
Topic: drosophila experiment help
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Views: 496

drosophila experiment help

... stock. I am stuck. I would like some help, please. Which one is autosomal and which is sexual? Of the two, are they recessive or dominant? Thank you!

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by jftustin42
Thu Nov 15, 2012 10:19 pm
 
Forum: Genetics
Topic: drosophila experiment help
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Views: 496

Re: Need help in an assignment

i don't understand, if it is dominant then i should see affected parents and affected children, no? and how is that autosomal gene affect only males?

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by dreamtim
Tue Sep 11, 2012 9:43 am
 
Forum: Genetics
Topic: Need help in an assignment
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Need help in an assignment

... I would say #3 based on information provided. The only male specific autosomal dominant condition I know about is male infertility. Judging by pedigree it's not that...

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by Cat
Sun Sep 09, 2012 5:58 pm
 
Forum: Genetics
Topic: Need help in an assignment
Replies: 17
Views: 5596
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