Non-Mendelian Inheritance Overview

Inheritance patterns that don't follow Mendel's simple rules. They involve multiple genes or complex interactions.

When both alleles of a gene are expressed, creating a blended phenotype.

When both alleles of a gene are fully expressed, showing both traits simultaneously.

When a gene has three or more alleles, expanding the possible combinations.

Traits influenced by two or more genes, creating a wider range of phenotypes.

When one gene influences the expression of other genes, affecting multiple traits.

A genetic condition where an altered gene prevents the production of tyrosinase, a protein crucial for melanin synthesis.

A type of dominance where a heterozygote exhibits a phenotype that's intermediate between the two homozygous phenotypes.

Traits influenced by both genes and environment, resulting in a spectrum of phenotypes.

The expression of both alleles of a gene, resulting in a phenotype that shows both traits.

The phenotype expressed by a heterozygous genotype is a combination of both alleles, showcasing both traits.

The probability of inheriting a specific allele from a parent carrying that allele is 50% for each offspring.

The phenotype expressed by a heterozygous genotype is a blend or intermediate between the two homozygous phenotypes.

When a heterozygote exhibits a phenotype that's intermediate between the two homozygous phenotypes.

The genotype refers to the specific combination of alleles possessed by an individual, while the phenotype refers to the observable characteristics.

The offspring of a cross between a person with blood type O and a person with blood type AB will only inherit either type A or type B alleles, resulting in only type A or type B blood types.