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An Autosomal recessive pattern is one in which certain genes of the X sex chromosome are turned off, autosomal is in reference to the X chromosome and the fact that the genes are turned off is indicated by the recessive. So in the case of Albinism the pigmentation genes in the X chromosome are turned off causing the various side effects.

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Q: What does recessive albinism mean?
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What is the genotype of an individual with albinism?

I think no. It's caused by a recessive gene so if a person has albinism their genotype can only be recessive, recessive ---> AA (small a small a or whatever you call it). No other genotype will mean that person has Albinism, like if it has at least one big A, that means it's just a carrier of albinism.


Is albinism a dominat or reccesive trait?

Albinism is a recessive trait which will result in a lack of pigmentation in the skin eyes and hair. It occurs about 1 in every 17,000 people in the U.S.


Albinism is a recessive trait in humans that is controlled by a single gene how many recessive alleles must a person have to have albinism?

2


Is albinism controlled by a dominant allele or by a recessive allele?

Recessive allele.


Is albinism autosomal?

Albinism is a recessive, autosomal trait. So no, it is not sex-linked.


Is albinism a recessive trait or dominant?

Recessive. The trait will only show up if both parents have the gene recessively (aa). If the genetic make up is Aa or AA, there will be melanin production, meaning albinism is an aa gene only. Albinism is a recessive allele.


What is a condition that is shown only when two recessive alleles are present?

Recessive trait...


Is albinism controlled by a dominant allele o recessive allele?

It is controlled by a recessive allele.


How many recessive alleles must a person have to have albinism?

2


Is chromosomal abnormality in albinism?

yes it is. It affects chromosome 11.


How many recessive traits must a person have to have albinism?

2 ~ apex


Is albinism heterozygous or homozygous?

genetically albinism is an autosomal recessive gene which in fact gives the child a 25% chance of inheriting the gene if both parents are carriers