Which allele is an example of a loss-of-function allele?

Q: How do alleles relate to encoding proteins?

A: Gene is a segment of DNA[deoxyribonucleic acid] which possess information about a particular trait…

Q: What are genes with more than one common allele?

A: Genes are the basic structural and functional unit of heredity. They carry coded genetic information…

Q: What is an individual that bears a dominant normal allele that masks the effects of the recessive…

A: The gene is the basic physical and functional unit of heredity. It consists of a specific sequence…

Q: How many alleles does each of the 3 histocompatibility genes have?

A: Antigens are substances that activate the immune system of the body. Antibodies are antigen-binding…

Q: Which genotype illustrates codominance of alleles that control blood type in humans?

A: An allele is the variant form of a gene occupying the same loci on a chromosome. An individual…

Q: What are factors that alter the phenotypic expression of genotype?

A: Genotype The genotype can be defined as the genetic make-up of an individual organism. Our genotype…

Q: Are redundant genes revealed by loss-of-function or gain-of-function alleles and why is that the…

A: Genes can be defined as the segment of the DNA which consists of information about the genetic…

Q: show effects of the allele under some circumstances (refer to the linked article and Mendelian…

A: Sickle cell allele refers to the abnormal allele of a person in which hemoglobin beta gene is…

Q: год

A: Introduction :  A pedigree is a diagram that shows the genotypes or phenotypes of a certain organism…

Q: What are some examples of non mendelian inherittance diseases?

A: According to the Mendelian inheritance the characteristics of an individual is determine by the…

Q: What are The effects of random events on penetrance and expressivity?

A: Genotype- It is the set of genes that we have inherited from our parents and will pass on these…

Q: Explain why the HbS allele is prevalent in certain regions even though it is detrimental in the…

A: Sickle cell anemia is more common in the parts of the world where malaria is common. It is believed…

Q: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive trait. A three-generation pedigree is shown below for…

A: Given: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive trait. Normal allele =  F      CF mutant…

Hematology

Hematology is the branch of biology. Hematology is the medical field that deals with the treatment of blood disorders and cancers, such as hemophilia, leukemia, lymphoma, and sickle-cell anemia. Hematologists and hematopathologists are medical professionals who specialize in illnesses of the blood and its components.