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Which characteristic is true for traits exhibiting Mendelian inheritance?
Which characteristic is true for traits exhibiting Mendelian inheritance?
What is the primary function of a pedigree in studying inheritance patterns?
What is the primary function of a pedigree in studying inheritance patterns?
In a Punnett square, what does it allow researchers to determine?
In a Punnett square, what does it allow researchers to determine?
Which statement best describes autosomal dominant disorders?
Which statement best describes autosomal dominant disorders?
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Which of the following is NOT characteristic of traits that follow Mendelian inheritance?
Which of the following is NOT characteristic of traits that follow Mendelian inheritance?
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What is the likelihood of a child being affected by an autosomal dominant trait if one parent is heterozygous for the trait?
What is the likelihood of a child being affected by an autosomal dominant trait if one parent is heterozygous for the trait?
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Which of the following characteristics is NOT true for autosomal dominant inheritance?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT true for autosomal dominant inheritance?
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In cases of variable expressivity within autosomal dominant traits, which of the following is a possible explanation?
In cases of variable expressivity within autosomal dominant traits, which of the following is a possible explanation?
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What is the main difference in allele presence between autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive inheritance?
What is the main difference in allele presence between autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive inheritance?
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Which condition exemplifies autosomal dominant inheritance?
Which condition exemplifies autosomal dominant inheritance?
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Study Notes
Mendelian Inheritance
- Mendelian inheritance refers to the inheritance of traits controlled by a single gene with two alleles. One allele may be completely dominant to the other.
- Inheritance patterns depend on whether the gene is on an autosome or a sex chromosome.
- Mendelian inheritance follows the laws of segregation and independent assortment, where genes from each parent segregate into gametes at an equal frequency.
- Over 16,000 human traits/disorders follow simple Mendelian inheritance.
- Other traits, like height and hypertension, usually follow non-Mendelian patterns.
Studying Inheritance Patterns
- Pedigrees are charts showing family history and relationships, using standard symbols.
- Pedigrees show relationships, trait transmission across generations, and inheritance modes (e.g., autosomal dominant, recessive, X-linked).
- Pedigrees allow accurate risk calculation for family members.
Autosomal Dominant Inheritance
- In autosomal dominant inheritance, the trait manifests in heterozygotes (one mutant, one normal allele).
- Affected individuals typically have at least one affected parent.
- The trait often appears in every generation (vertical transmission).
- Males and females are equally affected.
- Affected children can be heterozygous or homozygous for the trait. Homozygosity usually results in a more severe phenotype.
- Exceptions to this pattern include new mutations or non-penetrance.
Autosomal Recessive Inheritance
- For autosomal recessive inheritance, both alleles must be abnormal for the trait to manifest.
- Affected individuals typically have unaffected parents who are carriers of the recessive allele.
- Affected children are usually born to unaffected parents.
- The trait often appears in multiple generations, in a horizontal transmission pattern
- Males and females are equally affected.
- Carriers have a 25% chance of having an affected child. Consanguineous matings increase the risk.
- Examples include cystic fibrosis, phenylketonuria, and sickle cell anemia.
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Test your knowledge on Mendelian inheritance and its principles, including the laws of segregation and independent assortment. Explore how traits are inherited, the role of pedigrees, and the distinction between autosomal and sex-linked inheritance. This quiz highlights key concepts essential for understanding genetic patterns.
