Is dwarfism recessive or dominant?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether dwarfism is a condition that is inherited through recessive or dominant alleles in genetics. This involves understanding the genetics of dwarfism and how it is passed down through generations.
Answer
Dwarfism can be both dominant and recessive, depending on the type.
Dwarfism can be inherited in both dominant and recessive manners, depending on the type. Achondroplasia, the most common form, is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.
Answer for screen readers
Dwarfism can be inherited in both dominant and recessive manners, depending on the type. Achondroplasia, the most common form, is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.
More Information
Achondroplasia requires only one copy of the altered gene to cause the condition, while other types like diastrophic dysplasia require two copies of the mutated gene.
Sources
- Dwarfism Genetics - WebMD - webmd.com
- Achondroplasia - Genetics - MedlinePlus - medlineplus.gov
- How is dwarfism inherited? - The Tech Interactive - thetech.org
