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Dictionary » R » Recessive autosomal Recessive autosomalrecessive, autosomal A gene on a nonsex chromosome (an autosome) that expresses itself only when there is no different gene present at that locus (spot on the chromosome). For example, cystic fibrosis (cf) is an autosomal recessive disorder. A cf child has the cf gene on both chromosome 7's (and so is said to be homozygous for cf). ![]()
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Results from our forumPedigree Analysis1. Cannot be x-linked recessive: in order to have an affected female progeny, you need to have heterozygous ... means that father would be affected too (single X chromosome). 2. Thus, it's an autosomal (see above) recessive (since neither parent affected, it cannot be dominant). ...
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Re: Muscular dystrophy inheritance questionRight - this is autosomal, therefore it is not Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and is not a mutation ... female allele that does not contain the possible splice site. This appears to be a recessive allele. I am still puzzled by the top trace. Is it possible that this is representing ...
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Re: Muscular dystrophy inheritance question... 2 mutant alleles though as the question specified that the disorder is AUTOSOMAL RECESSIVE. Therefore I am guessing that the female has 2 mutant alleles (1 mutation in the ...
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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 are shown for the affected. ...
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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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