Chapter 21.3, Problem 2LO

Summary Introduction

To understand:

The genetic basis of select human autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive genetic disorder.

Introduction:

The autosomal dominant genetic disorder is when the dominant allele for particular trait is responsible for the expression of the disease either present in homozygous or heterozygous condition. The autosomal recessive genetic disorder is when the recessive allele for the particular trait is responsible for the expression of the disease only when present in the homozygous condition.