What are common inheritance patterns in genetics?

What are common inheritance patterns in genetics?

Common inheritance patterns include autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, X-linked dominant, and X-linked recessive.

Can you explain autosomal dominant inheritance?

In autosomal dominant inheritance, only one copy of the mutated gene from an affected parent can cause the trait to appear.

What about autosomal recessive inheritance?

In autosomal recessive inheritance, two copies of the mutated gene, one from each parent, are needed for the trait to manifest.

How do X-linked traits differ from autosomal traits?

X-linked traits are associated with genes on the X chromosome, affecting males and females differently due to their sex chromosomes.

Can you give examples of diseases related to these inheritance patterns?

Sure! Examples include Huntington's disease for autosomal dominant, cystic fibrosis for autosomal recessive, and hemophilia for X-linked recessive.