Huntington’s Disease
Huntington’s is a genetic disorder that affect the brain and nervous system. That means the person having a dominant gene of this will be affected by Huntington’s disease. Symptoms include involuntary movements, mood swings, and cognitive decline. It is an autosomal dominant disorder, meaning a child of an affected parent has a 50% chance of inheriting the gene mutation. There is currently no cure for Huntington’s disease.
Monohybrid Cross – Inheritance of One Gene
Monohybrid cross occurs when two organisms with contrasting variations at a particular genetic locus are crossed. The traits being studied are influenced by multiple variations at a single gene location. The resulting offspring, known as the F1 generation, will all be heterozygous and express the dominant trait, masking the recessive trait. The monohybrid cross demonstrates Mendel’s law of dominance.
Table of Content
- Monohybrid Definition
- What is Monohybrid Cross?
- How to carry out a Monohybrid cross?
- Example of Monohybrid Cross
- Huntington’s Disease
- FAQs on Monohybrid Cross