Set: Anatomy and Physiology II Ch. 29 - Part 5

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Incomplete dominanceNeither of the two allele is dominant over the other; e.g. RR-red, rr-white, Rr-pink
Sickle cell anemiaDisease that produces an abnormal form of hemoglobin; sickle-shaped; an example of incomplete dominance
Multiple allele inheritanceWhen a gene has more than two alleles; e.g. blood type A, B, and O (3 alleles); four possible phenotypes AB, A, B, O
Polygenic inheritanceWhena trait is controlled by more than one gene; e.g. eye, skin, hair color, height, metabolic rate
Sex-linked traitsSome genes found only in x-chromosomes; e.g. color blindness, hemophilia
HemophiliaFailure of blood to clot; lacks clotting factors

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  1. Multiple allele inheritance When a gene has more than two alleles; e.g. blood type A, B, and O (3 alleles); four possible phenotypes AB, A, B, O - 4 misses
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  3. Sex-linked traits Some genes found only in x-chromosomes; e.g. color blindness, hemophilia - 1 miss