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Is a chromosome effected by albinism?
*affected
In albinism what chromosome number is affected?
Chromosome 9.
How prevalent is albinism in the population?
man get out of here!!!!!!!
What is the frequency of carriers of albinism in the population?
12
What are the chances of albinism in monozygotic twins?
same as rest of population
Which genes are affected by albinism?
Albinism affects genes responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that gives color to skin, hair, and eyes. Mutations in these genes can result in a lack of melanin production, leading to the characteristic features of albinism such as pale skin, light hair, and vision problems.
Why is albinism a genetic disease?
Albinism is not a disease. People with albinism have little or no pigment in their eyes, skin, or hair. They have inherited altered genes that do not make the usual amounts of pigmment called melanin. Albinism affects people from all races. Most children with albinism are born to parents who have normal hair and eye color for their ethnic backrounds. There are different types of albinism, but all forms are associated with vision problems.
What are the statistics regarding albinism in the global population?
Approximately 1 in 20,000 people worldwide are born with albinism, a genetic condition that affects the production of melanin in the skin, hair, and eyes. Albinism is more common in certain populations, such as in parts of Africa where the prevalence can be as high as 1 in 1,000.
What is population distribution usually greatly affected by?
Population distribution is usually greatly affected by what?
What animal population was not affected by an increase is the krill population?
There are a couple of animal populations that were not affected by an increase is the krill population. Cobras were not affected.
What is a person whose skin has no pigment?
Albinism is the congenital absence of melanin in the dermis. Albinism is an inherited condition resulting from the combination of recessive alleles passed from both parents of an individual.This condition is known to affect mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.
Is albinism common?
albinism is common.
