Genetic + inheritance

Question 1

what is mandelian inheritance?

Answer 1

single gene mutation

Question 2

what are the different types of single gene mutations?

Answer 2

autosomal dominant
autosomal recessive
x-linked dominant
x-linked recessive
mitochondrial

Question 3

explain autosomal dominant

Answer 3

person affected has an infected parent
every generation

Question 4

explain autosomal recessive

Answer 4

both parents are affected
not in every generation

Question 5

explain x-linked dominant

Answer 5

affected dad passes to all daughters
affected mother passes to all children

Question 6

explain x-linked recessive

Answer 6

males are more affected
in every generation

Question 7

explain mitochondrial inheritence?

Answer 7

only passed on by females
affects both genders

every generation