Phrases with «recessive inheritance»

Recessive inheritance is when a trait or characteristic is only present if an individual inherits two copies of the gene for that trait, one from each parent. If only one copy is inherited, the trait may not be present or may be less noticeable. Full definition

Sentences with «recessive inheritance»

  • Cutaneous vasculopathy: a disease of autosomal recessive inheritance in which young puppies exhibit footpad swelling and depigmentation, with crusting and ulceration of the tips of ears and tail. (thedogplace.org)
  • «As expected from evolutionary theory, factors favoring sustained efficacy of Bt crops were recessive inheritance of resistance in pests and abundant refuges,» Carriere said. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Studies in the Tibetan Terrier show that this is a simple recessive inheritance, and the same is likely to apply to all affected breeds. (thedogplace.org)
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