Vertical inheritance: every generation is affected, called a "vertical" pattern, as seen on a family tree.
A guide to autosomal recessive inheritance patterns.
These disorders are usually passed on by two carriers.
To have an autosomal recessive disorder, you inherit two mutated genes, one from each parent.
In this pattern of inheritance, called autosomal recessive, both parents must pass on the particular gene trait (blond hair) in order for their child to have the trait.
Vertical inheritance: every generation is affected, called a "vertical" pattern, as seen on a family tree.
A guide to autosomal recessive inheritance patterns.
These disorders are usually passed on by two carriers.
To have an autosomal recessive disorder, you inherit two mutated genes, one from each parent.
In this pattern of inheritance, called autosomal recessive, both parents must pass on the particular gene trait (blond hair) in order for their child to have the trait.