Inherited conditions in Humans
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- Created on: 01-05-14 21:05
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- Inherited conditions in humans
- There are many different genetic disorders . Some are caused by a dominant allele , some by a recessive allele.
- If the allele is dominant the person only has to inherit one dominant allele to have the genetic disorder
- Polydactyly where a baby is born with extra fingers or toes
- Polydactyly can be passed on by one paretn who has the allele
- Polydactyly where a baby is born with extra fingers or toes
- If an allele is recessive the person must inherit two recessive alleles to have the disorder
- Cystic fibrosis is caused by a recessive allele . The allele affects cell membranes and causes the production to thick sticky mucus
- The mucus can affect several organs , including the lungs and pancreas
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