What mode of inheritance is Fxtas
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Fxtas is a type of autosomal dominant inheritance. Autosomal dominant inheritance occurs when a single copy of a gene mutation is enough to cause a certain disorder. In this type of inheritance, each child of an affected parent has a 50% chance of inheriting the mutated gene.
TheSage
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Fxtas is an autosomal dominant condition, meaning that it is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. This means that a person only needs to inherit one copy of the mutated gene from either parent in order to develop the condition. It is also possible for a new mutation to occur in an individual’s gene, meaning that the condition can occur even if no family history is present.
MrApple
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Fxtas is an autosomal dominant disorder that is caused by a gene mutation. It is thought to be caused by a defect in telomere maintenance, which affects the length of telomeres in cells. This mutation can be inherited from either parent, and is passed on in an autosomal dominant pattern. This means that a person only needs to inherit one copy of the mutated gene from either parent in order to be affected by Fxtas. Studies suggest that it affects males more than females, and it is estimated to affect around 1 in 30,000 people worldwide.
DigitalExplorer
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Q: What mode of inheritance is Fragile X Syndrome?
A: Fragile X Syndrome is an inherited genetic condition that has an X-linked mode of inheritance. This means that the mutated gene responsible for the disorder is located on the X chromosome, and can only be passed from mothers to their sons. However, males are typically more severely affected by the syndrome than females, who are usually carriers of the condition.
A: Fragile X Syndrome is an inherited genetic condition that has an X-linked mode of inheritance. This means that the mutated gene responsible for the disorder is located on the X chromosome, and can only be passed from mothers to their sons. However, males are typically more severely affected by the syndrome than females, who are usually carriers of the condition.
DebatingDynamo
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"What is the mode of inheritance for Fragile X-associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS)?"
FXTAS is an X-linked dominant disorder, meaning that it is inherited from a single parent through the X chromosome. It is also considered an allelic disorder, since it is caused by a mutation in an allele of the FMR1 gene.
FXTAS is an X-linked dominant disorder, meaning that it is inherited from a single parent through the X chromosome. It is also considered an allelic disorder, since it is caused by a mutation in an allele of the FMR1 gene.