Phrases with «incomplete penetrance»

The phrase "incomplete penetrance" refers to the situation when a genetic trait or disorder does not always appear in individuals who carry the gene or mutation associated with it. In other words, not everyone who has the gene will show the traits or symptoms of the gene. Full definition

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incomplete penetrance

Sentences with «incomplete penetrance»

Inheritance with incomplete penetrance means that other factors — other genes, gene regulators, and / or environment — are involved in the process that determines whether cataracts do or do not develop in any particular dog. (ashgi.org)
Incomplete penetrance of a defect greatly complicates the determination of mode of inheritance. (lsu.edu)
However, incomplete penetrance means that a dog that has this mutation will not always develop HC. (animalgenetics.us)
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Phrases with «incomplete penetrance»

Sentences with «incomplete penetrance»

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