Genetic terms Flashcards

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multifactorial

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more than one gene is involved

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fully penetrant

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all individuals with the mutation demonstrate the disease

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variable expression

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of the same allele. independent of penetrance. relates to the degree of expression, from weak affects to gross affects

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