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Is gigantism a dominant or recessive gene?

Gigantism is usually caused by a hormone disorder, not a single gene being dominant or recessive. In some rare cases, gigantism can be caused by a genetic mutation, but it is not a simple dominant or recessive trait.


What does recessive allele mean?

Recessive allele disorders are just as they sound - they are disorders that are a result of a prevalent recessive allele in one's genetic makeup. A recessive allele disorder will rarely occur since it is dependent on the crossing of two heterozygous parent cells, but it can lead to interesting consequences. An example of a recessive allele disorder is hemophilia - the body's inability to clot blood - and it has affected much of the European royalty in history, such as Queen Victoria of Great Britain.


Is apert syndrome dominant or recessive?

Apert syndrome is typically caused by a sporadic mutation in the FGFR2 gene and is not inherited in a simple dominant or recessive manner. It is considered an autosomal dominant condition, with most cases arising from new mutations.


When does a recessive trait dominant over a dominant trait?

A recessive trait cannot be dominant over a dominant trait. Dominant traits are always expressed over recessive traits in heterozygous individuals because they mask the expression of the recessive trait.


Which form of gene pair is expressed when both dominant and recessive are present?

In a situation where both a dominant and recessive allele are present in a gene pair, the dominant allele will be expressed phenotypically. The presence of a dominant allele overrides the expression of the recessive allele.

Related Questions

Is progeria a dominant or recessive gene?

progeria is recessive, that's an easy question, dont be dumbactually progeria is dominant, according to the Progeria Research Foundation


Is a hybrid disorder recessive or dominant?

Recessive


Is cystic fibrosis a dominant or co-dominant disorder?

It is autosomal recessive and it is not a disorder! Cystic Fibrosis is a disease.


Is progressive retina atrophy a recessive or dominant genetic disorder?

Progressive Retina Atrophy is a dominant genetic disorder.


Is a disorder know as a dominant or recessive?

A disorder can be either dominant or recessive, depending on the specific genetic inheritance pattern. Dominant disorders only require one copy of the mutated gene to be expressed, while recessive disorders require two copies.


Is turners recessive or dominant?

It is neither recessive nor dominant because it is a chromosomal disorder and not just a problem present in a single gene.


Is aspergers a dominant or a recessive?

No. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder


Is sickle cell an dominant or recessive?

Sickle cell anemia is an autosomal recessive disorder. It can result from two carriers having a child together.


What is colour blindness recessive?

Yes, Color Blindness is recessive, Not dominant. :)


Is cystic fibrosis dominant or recessive?

Cystic Fibrosis is recessive. If you have one CF gene and one non-CF gene, you will be a carrier but not have CF.


Is Rett syndrome dominant or recessive?

Rett syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that is typically caused by a mutation in the MECP2 gene located on the X chromosome. It is not classified as dominant or recessive in the traditional sense because it primarily affects individuals with two X chromosomes. It is considered an X-linked dominant disorder with variable expressivity and reduced penetrance.


Which alleles would a sufferer have?

A sufferer of a genetic disorder would typically have two copies of a recessive allele (homozygous recessive) for that particular trait or condition. For dominant conditions, they would have at least one copy of the dominant allele (homozygous dominant or heterozygous). The specific alleles involved depend on the disorder in question.