Inheritance Patterns Flashcards
1
Q
Autosomal (Dominant)
A
Each affected person (usually) has an affected parent
2
Q
Autosomal (Recessive)
A
Both parents of affected person are carriers
3
Q
X-linked (Dominant)
A
Females are more frequently affected; can affect male and female if the mother is affected
4
Q
X-linked (Recessive)
A
Males more frequently affected
5
Q
Mitochondrial
A
Affects male and females; only passed on by females due to the mitochondria coming from females
