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Understanding Modes of Inheritance According to Mendel's Laws

Explore the fundamentals of genetics by assessing Mendel's laws of inheritance, understanding Mendelian inheritance bases, and defining various patterns of single-gene inheritance using family pedigrees and Punnett squares. Dive into the fascinating world of genotypes, Punnett squares, and laws of d

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Understanding Genetics: Part 2 - Cystic Fibrosis, Family Pedigrees, and Sex-Linked Genetic Disorders

Genetics is a fascinating field that influences our health and traits. Part 2 of our guide explores topics such as cystic fibrosis, family pedigrees, and sex-linked genetic disorders. Learn about the inheritance patterns, carrier statuses, and implications of these genetic conditions through detaile

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Familial Colorectal Cancer Syndromes: Genetic Profiles and Clinical Presentations

These pedigrees depict familial colorectal cancer syndromes in Ashkenazi and Iraqi Jews, showcasing early-onset MMR-proficient CRC cases linked to mutations in POLD1 and POLE genes. The pedigrees detail various cancer diagnoses, mutation carrier statuses, and ages of onset across multiple generation

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Understanding Patterns of Inheritance and Genetic Disorders

Explore the fascinating world of patterns of inheritance through pedigrees, analyzing traits in humans, and understanding disorders determined by single genes. Delve into autosomal recessive diseases, autosomal dominant disorders, Mendel's assumptions, and exceptions to those assumptions. Discover p

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Understanding Pedigree Charts in Genetics

A pedigree chart is a visual representation of how a particular trait is inherited over several generations within a family. By examining these charts, one can identify carriers of specific traits and determine the likelihood of passing on genetic disorders to future generations. The construction an

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