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How is carrier different from a person that has a disorder?
The carrier typically remains unaffected by the disorder.
How is a carrier different from a person who has genetic disorder?
A carrier means that you have the gene for the disorder, but because the gene is recessive (meaning that it only shows when you have two recessive genes) and you obviously have a dominant gene as well, you won't show the disorder. Someone who actually has the disorder has two recessive genes. D = dominant gene r = recessive gene Dr = carrier, no signs rD = carrier, no signs DD = not a carrier, no signs rr = has the disorder
What is the percent chance that a normal male and a female carrier will have a child who has the disorder?
You might need to indicate what the disorder is.
What is the cause of DNA disorders and diseases?
When the DNA molecules spit during Meiosis and a disorder is copied into the baby's new DNA, it might get the disorder, or it may just become a carrier. A carrier has the disease or disorder in it's DNA but doesn't show any symptoms of it. The carrier can still pass the disease or disorder on to their kids though. That's what I learned in grade 11 biology!
What is a genetic carrier?
A carrier is a person who carries a gene(most-likely for a genetic disorder) but do not have the trait controlled by the gene.
Who is a person that is a carrier for a sex-linked recessive disorder?
Usually female.
Why can a female be a carrier of a sex linked genetic disorder?
When a female is heterozygous i.e. she possess one allele of disease , she is called carrier .
Is it true that a male with one copy of the allele will be a carrier of sex-linked alleles but not have the disorder?
No.
What is true of sex linked alleles'?
A female with one copy of the allele will be a carrier, but not have the disorder.
What are the odds of offspring having a sex linked disorder if mother is carrier?
The odds depend on the specific sex-linked disorder. For carrier mothers of an X-linked recessive disorder, there is a 50% chance of passing the affected gene to a son (who would be affected) and a 50% chance of passing the gene to a daughter (who would be a carrier). For X-linked dominant disorders, there is a 50% chance of passing the gene to both sons and daughters.
How do you know if a characteristic or disorder is sex linked?
If it occurs most commonly in males, or if the mother is a carrier.
What is a heterozygous person called?
A heterozygous person is called a carrier for the specific trait or gene they carry. This means they have two different alleles for a particular gene, with one dominant and one recessive allele. It is important to note that being heterozygous for a genetic disorder does not necessarily mean the individual will exhibit symptoms of the disorder.
